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AU12 LSL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 86,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 76,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 62,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,685 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 51,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/r20-109y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres wearing low on tread. 255/50/r20-109y

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/r20-109y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 49,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 49,827 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,745 miles

front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,687 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 35,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,756 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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AU12 LSL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 LSL, 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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AU12 LSL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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