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G9 MKJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,624 mi
Last recorded137,624 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 MKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 137,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 137,623 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,860 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 97,875 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 89,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,101 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexi-hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 80,097 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear flexi-hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,362 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on both inner and outer edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,732 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,128 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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G9 MKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G9 MKJ, 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 G9 MKJ registered?

G9 MKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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