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GU12 OSJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,194 mi
Last recorded122,194 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 122,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,058 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside door step/runner loose

Pass 6 Feb 2023 112,527 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside side step very badly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 112,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/55x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside side step very badly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,685 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 106,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,613 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 94,413 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 94,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,232 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU12 OSJ, 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 GU12 OSJ registered?

GU12 OSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is GU12 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 OSJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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