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D33 LLA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,935 mi
Last recorded144,935 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD33 LLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 143,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,791 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,780 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 130,917 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 130,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,165 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 125,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,838 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,006 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 118,006 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,157 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 3-2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2015 88,058 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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D33 LLA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D33 LLA, 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 D33 LLA registered?

D33 LLA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is D33 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D33 LLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D33 LLA have outstanding finance?

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