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BN12 ZTR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 ZTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,740 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,586 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various small sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,194 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slighly corroded various small locations (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 71,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slighly corroded various small locations (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 65,084 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,098 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BN12 ZTR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN12 ZTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 ZTR registered?

BN12 ZTR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is BN12 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 ZTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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