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AP59 TUP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,630 mi
Last recorded176,630 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 TUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 176,630 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 176,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 167,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 159,422 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 3 Aug 2023 148,999 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 148,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 136,151 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 122,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,427 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight knocking from front suspension heard during the brake test

Fail 3 Aug 2018 84,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight knocking from front suspension heard during the brake test

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,219 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,837 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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AP59 TUP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze 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 AP59 TUP, 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 AP59 TUP registered?

AP59 TUP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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