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AC12 LEZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,920 mi
Last recorded81,920 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC12 LEZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,920 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 81,920 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,616 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related sufrace corrosion across underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush on lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Bag slightly twisted (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in upper bust at front of arm under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some separation to upper wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 75,612 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of centre bearing not able to carry put road brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Bearing cup failed (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related sufrace corrosion across underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bush on lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Bag slightly twisted (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in upper bust at front of arm under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some separation to upper wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,789 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,694 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 60,306 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,016 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 35,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,817 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from PAS pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,276 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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AC12 LEZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White 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 AC12 LEZ, 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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What year was AC12 LEZ registered?

AC12 LEZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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