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GX12 EHL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,314 mi
Last recorded169,314 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 EHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 169,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 166,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Dec 2018 159,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 152,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 143,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 143,241 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,518 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both 3rd row folded seats ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing 2 rearmost (seats missing) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 141,512 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Third row rear seats not fitted at time of test, components not tested

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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GX12 EHL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX12 EHL, 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 GX12 EHL registered?

GX12 EHL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is GX12 EHL safe to buy?

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