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J18 BCX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,598 mi
Last recorded162,598 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 BCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 162,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 151,873 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 140,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 127,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 114,262 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 86,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,073 miles

Rear brake pads low

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,858 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 33,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J18 BCX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J18 BCX, 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 J18 BCX registered?

J18 BCX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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