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J3 MFJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,446 mi
Last recorded41,446 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 39,048 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,015 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 37,015 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,979 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 32,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 31,171 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,724 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,700 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 27,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 25,171 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 22,446 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pas pipe from pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,590 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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J3 MFJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J3 MFJ, 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 J3 MFJ registered?

J3 MFJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is J3 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 MFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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