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AO12 NTL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

228,982 mi
Last recorded228,982 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 228,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 214,744 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 213,869 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 194,102 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bothsides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 180,939 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bothsides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 166,462 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,558 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 140,130 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources corrected 501 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

small cuts in all tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2019 123,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,954 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 86,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,925 miles

Under tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,456 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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AO12 NTL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 NTL, 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 AO12 NTL registered?

AO12 NTL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is AO12 NTL safe to buy?

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