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EJ12 FBA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,003 mi
Last recorded171,003 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 171,003 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 170,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 156,300 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 144,040 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 132,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 122,027 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 113,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 107,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 98,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,997 miles

Front front wiper blades poor to clear windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush moderately worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush moderately worn (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register test

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 18 May 2017 74,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions to clean to register

rear most seat belts not checked (seats down)

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 12 May 2016 59,200 miles

OSR tyre has cuts not reaching cords

covers & trays fitted

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 44,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ12 FBA 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 92.3%.

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 EJ12 FBA, 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 EJ12 FBA registered?

EJ12 FBA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is EJ12 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 FBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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