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HD12 PLZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,566 mi
Last recorded119,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 PLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 119,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 119,565 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi's, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi's, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 116,234 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi's, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi's, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back, corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between flexi's, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 93,277 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,183 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,670 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,772 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,372 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 58,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as some cracking/cuts on outside tread area, no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre as some cracking/cuts on outside tread area, no cords showing

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip edge of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,071 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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HD12 PLZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HD12 PLZ, 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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HD12 PLZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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