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FR51 LAN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,317 mi
Last recorded60,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR51 LAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 60,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,784 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,083 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,369 miles

Bolt on steps corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,916 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 22,881 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 15,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2016 11,896 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 9,295 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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FR51 LAN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FR51 LAN, 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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FR51 LAN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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