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B8 LWJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,338 mi
Last recorded75,338 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,338 miles

advise all underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear 3rd row seats in stowage position unable to check seat belt installation properly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 54,403 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F Brake pads approx (2mm), N/S/F Brake pads approx (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on the inner/outer edges & Cracking between the tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge & Cracking between the tread

Pass 2 Sep 2021 47,568 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracked on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 47,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracked on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,166 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on chassis and front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2020 43,166 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on chassis and front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,752 miles

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 13,561 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 12,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 10,281 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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B8 LWJ 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 85.7%.

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 B8 LWJ, 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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B8 LWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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