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GR56 DUG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,392 mi
Last recorded86,392 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 DUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,392 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 86,392 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 72,129 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 72,129 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,610 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 59,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 58,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front- rear, covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front- rear, covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 57,678 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 43,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 43,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING THIN ON THE SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 37,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,306 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,867 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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GR56 DUG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GR56 DUG, 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 GR56 DUG registered?

GR56 DUG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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