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BX12 ECJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,580 mi
Last recorded126,580 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 ECJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 126,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area has been welded and undersealed

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area been welded and undersealed

Fail 16 Apr 2026 126,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 120,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,888 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 114,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,450 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,404 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,453 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,453 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,994 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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BX12 ECJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BX12 ECJ, 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 BX12 ECJ registered?

BX12 ECJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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