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B15 EMD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests42 (27 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

193,310 mi
Last recorded193,310 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 EMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 193,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 193,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2025 189,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion noted on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

alternator belt worn

Fail 4 Nov 2025 189,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm belt obviously and inadequately repaired (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion noted on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

alternator belt worn

Pass 12 Dec 2024 179,627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 186,476 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 178,523 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 178,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 186,334 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to siezed rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both hand brakes binding on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner treads badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner treads badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre inner treads wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 182,812 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank protective cover holed/corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded slightly not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded slightly not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 182,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank protective cover holed/corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded slightly not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded slightly not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 168,424 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 174,492 miles

Front Advise oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Advise power steering fluid level below minimum

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

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 dot 2118 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank protection cover holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 dot 2118 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 174,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Advise oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Advise power steering fluid level below minimum

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

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 dot 2118 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank protection cover holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 dot 2118 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,421 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2021 166,319 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,664 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 157,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 157,352 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted

engine oil low

Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,212 miles

Both front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 16 Nov 2019 151,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at nearside + offside (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside outer step corroded + damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2019 151,705 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at nearside + offside (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside outer step corroded + damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2019 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 146,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 255/60/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 255/60/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 109,785 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edges recommend replacement A.S.A.P.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 109,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edges recommend replacement A.S.A.P.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,251 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak on engine,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 135,251 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From ns/r across back axle, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded also in clips. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Lower oil leak on engine,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,363 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r air spring heavily perished.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 122,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 122,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 103,831 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,632 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight wear in n/s rack arm ball joint

Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight wear in n/s rack arm ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 47,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,298 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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B15 EMD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B15 EMD, 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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B15 EMD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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