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J3 TLK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,013 mi
Last recorded162,013 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 162,013 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on frame where suspension components mounted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 157,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/ body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack boot slight damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body/ Chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 149,029 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area but less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,777 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 120,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone b but less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 111,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen less than 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 111,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 111,205 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 99,137 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 99,137 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PRS (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 83,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 82,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 66,569 miles

rear brake discs bevelled and grooved

Fail 13 May 2016 66,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs bevelled and grooved

Pass 11 May 2015 50,549 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

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 TLK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

J3 TLK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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