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EA12 SJY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,588 mi
Last recorded101,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 SJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 101,588 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded on suspension arms and to flexible hose, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 93,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 84,601 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 84,601 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 73,621 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 73,621 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2019 53,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,684 miles

Emissions too lean

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides especially os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Bonnet catch not holding properly.

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated slight leak

Pass 18 May 2017 46,967 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 38,385 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,453 miles

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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EA12 SJY 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 EA12 SJY, 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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EA12 SJY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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