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AB11 DGH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,950 mi
Last recorded153,950 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 DGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 153,950 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 153,925 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 145,575 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 139,300 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 130,788 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 130,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn and excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn and excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 119,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 109,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 101,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 101,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,776 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 74,776 miles

Registration plate lamp not working bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,760 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,839 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AB11 DGH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB11 DGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB11 DGH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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