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GU12 ORT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 ORT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 102,369 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 102,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 72,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,691 miles

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valve stem rubbers perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 61,024 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 61,024 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,375 miles

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,708 miles

both rear tyre valves deteriorating

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,413 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,297 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 ORT 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 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 GU12 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

GU12 ORT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 ORT 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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