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CH05 BEN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH05 BEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 110,990 miles

heat shield loose

Fail 18 Nov 2025 110,957 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2024 103,485 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,826 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear from flexies to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,337 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 76,337 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,379 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,165 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,627 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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CH05 BEN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CH05 BEN, 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 CH05 BEN registered?

CH05 BEN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is CH05 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH05 BEN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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