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J7 BTP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,723 mi
Last recorded110,723 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 BTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 110,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 108,548 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 108,548 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened upper inner front bush has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 90,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,826 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,346 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 57,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,501 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,276 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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J7 BTP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 J7 BTP, 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 J7 BTP registered?

J7 BTP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is J7 BTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 BTP 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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