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AP04 ELM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 ELM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 142,002 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 141,997 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 133,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 133,663 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 122,866 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 121,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 118,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 112,246 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 105,628 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 85,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 72,669 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 47,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP04 ELM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP04 ELM, 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 AP04 ELM registered?

AP04 ELM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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