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D4 HJE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,715 mi
Last recorded137,715 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 HJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 137,713 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 130,012 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,288 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front lower arm has play in rear bush

Offside Front lower arm has play in rear bush

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D4 HJE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc 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 D4 HJE, 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 D4 HJE registered?

D4 HJE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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