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FG12 ZSJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 ZSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 107,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged - Sidewall 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres slightly cracking/perished 275/45/20

Fail 26 Jun 2024 100,082 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres slightly cracking/perished 275/45/20

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,261 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 94,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 91,645 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front screen washer jet partially blocked

Fail 15 Jun 2021 83,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front screen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 74,209 miles

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 May 2019 74,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near Limit. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Very Near Limit. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,528 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 66,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,153 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,036 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted, unable to test some items

Pass 5 May 2015 35,353 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FG12 ZSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG12 ZSJ, 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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FG12 ZSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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