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GJ02 DOR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,570 mi
Last recorded102,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 DOR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 102,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 97,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 95,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 93,163 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 90,202 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 90,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat position preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Pass 18 May 2020 76,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 75,607 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 64,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 52,168 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 39,539 miles

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 20 Apr 2015 25,584 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 25,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GJ02 DOR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver 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 GJ02 DOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ02 DOR registered?

GJ02 DOR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is GJ02 DOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ02 DOR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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