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GJ12 SFX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 SFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 114,118 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside starting to corrode

Fail 10 Feb 2026 114,104 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

underside starting to corrode

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 107,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underside starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,824 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,038 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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GJ12 SFX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ12 SFX, 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 GJ12 SFX registered?

GJ12 SFX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GJ12 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 SFX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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