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GU12 GJG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,822 mi
Last recorded74,822 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 74,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 38,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 37,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 37,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,383 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,982 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,982 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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GU12 GJG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU12 GJG, 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 GU12 GJG registered?

GU12 GJG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 GJG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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