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J90 GEN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,504 mi
Last recorded118,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 GEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 118,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside edges of tread areas of tyres worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe in holding clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 111,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres wearing bald on inner and outer edges of tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked in edges of tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of nearside front to rear steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 103,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose above subframe in secureing clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing bald and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area of tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 99,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear steel brake pipe in holding clip above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2022 94,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of nearside front to rear steel pipe to flexi hose in holding clips corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2021 91,031 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 87,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 79,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,650 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,445 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,173 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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J90 GEN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J90 GEN, 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 J90 GEN registered?

J90 GEN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is J90 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 GEN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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