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BU51 RAB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,084 mi
Last recorded155,084 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 RAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 155,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,488 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 150,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 146,912 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 143,677 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 143,677 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 137,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,195 miles

fuel tank is damp.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 108,535 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,996 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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BU51 RAB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU51 RAB, 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 BU51 RAB registered?

BU51 RAB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BU51 RAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 RAB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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