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DCN 178

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCN 178
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 116,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,252 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,649 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 94,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,905 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 64,901 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc scored

Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,290 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,287 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,282 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,578 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f & rear wiper blades split.

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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DCN 178 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DCN 178, 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 DCN 178 registered?

DCN 178 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DCN 178 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCN 178 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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