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EG51 MUD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

162,997 mi
Last recorded162,997 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG51 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 162,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 151,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,420 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,545 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,462 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement does have some movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,945 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 116,051 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,038 miles

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

Nearside Front one washer jet not working

Nearside Front tyre down to 3mm

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer tread pattern

Offside Front one washer jet not working

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread pattern

head lamp deflectors fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,511 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,510 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,402 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,705 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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EG51 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 EG51 MUD, 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 EG51 MUD registered?

EG51 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is EG51 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG51 MUD 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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