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G4 EPB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

99,041 mi
Last recorded99,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 EPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 99,041 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 94,484 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 94,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 173,134 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 166,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 159,317 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 63,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,542 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 143,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 135,954 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 129,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 118,567 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 33,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 96,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 23,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,225 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 17,588 miles

Cuts on n/s front outer tyre wall.

Wear on n/s o/s front inner and outer tyre treads.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 17,588 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Cuts on n/s front outer tyre wall.

Wear on n/s o/s front inner and outer tyre treads.

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,914 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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G4 EPB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 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 G4 EPB, 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 G4 EPB registered?

G4 EPB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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The MOT history for G4 EPB shows 31 tests with a 87.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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