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FX12 ZDJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,146 mi
Last recorded62,146 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 62,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and slight smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and slight smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 51,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 46,112 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,338 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 38,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 35,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,714 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,578 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 26,578 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,391 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 15,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 10,244 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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FX12 ZDJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX12 ZDJ, 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 FX12 ZDJ registered?

FX12 ZDJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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