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JFJ 988

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,043 mi
Last recorded85,043 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFJ 988
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,043 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,869 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,609 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 35,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,128 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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JFJ 988 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 100%.

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 JFJ 988, 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 JFJ 988 registered?

JFJ 988 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is JFJ 988 safe to buy?

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