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D15 ALJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 ALJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,440 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of underside and underbody components are rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 116,439 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of underside and underbody components are rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 98,942 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,180 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,584 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 58,397 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened 7th seat [on limit] (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 48,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,148 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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D15 ALJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 D15 ALJ, 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 D15 ALJ registered?

D15 ALJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is D15 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 ALJ 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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