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DH52 DGH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,446 mi
Last recorded105,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH52 DGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,446 miles

Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (inner sills) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (very slight play in upper rose joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 98,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,345 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,257 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 90,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,950 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 74,470 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,008 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 39,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,500 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 31,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DH52 DGH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DH52 DGH, 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 DH52 DGH registered?

DH52 DGH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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