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BBK 506M

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 506M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 149,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,682 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 121,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,893 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,585 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,421 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,101 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 40,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,867 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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BBK 506M 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 BBK 506M, 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 BBK 506M registered?

BBK 506M is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BBK 506M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 506M shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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