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J777 MDA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,320 mi
Last recorded139,320 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 MDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 139,320 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 130,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,515 miles

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

all four tyres on tread wear indicator & both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,969 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,143 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,554 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 90,586 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,528 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,097 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J777 MDA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J777 MDA, 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 J777 MDA registered?

J777 MDA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is J777 MDA safe to buy?

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