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DG12 MEU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,858 mi
Last recorded128,858 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 MEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 128,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint nsf joint osf joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 113,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 105,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,074 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,230 miles

Offside side step mountings weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,229 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside side step mountings weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,867 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015

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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DG12 MEU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 DG12 MEU, 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 DG12 MEU registered?

DG12 MEU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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