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DE03 UFO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

244,363 mi
Last recorded244,363 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 244,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 230,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 223,991 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 214,649 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 213,910 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj to rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 206,041 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 189,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 189,340 miles

Brake performance not tested system leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 176,350 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 163,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 147,676 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 120,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrision on o/s/r brake pipe

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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DE03 UFO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE03 UFO, 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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DE03 UFO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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