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EJ12 WWL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,183 mi
Last recorded137,183 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 WWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,183 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 137,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 136,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 128,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 128,964 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 122,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn, deep lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing, near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 122,354 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs worn, deep lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing, near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,131 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 107,131 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,582 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2018 83,582 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,445 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,671 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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EJ12 WWL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ12 WWL, 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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EJ12 WWL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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