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JS12 JEF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,895 mi
Last recorded46,895 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS12 JEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 46,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 43,773 miles

3 Rd row seat belts not checked

Pass 26 Aug 2023 41,923 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 41,920 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 39,834 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,825 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 36,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 34,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,390 miles

this car is a;; LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 4 SDV6 HSE 3,0L 5 DOOR AUTO ESTATE

Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,004 miles

engine cover fitted

rear child seat fitted

under tray fitted

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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JS12 JEF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JS12 JEF, 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 JS12 JEF registered?

JS12 JEF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is JS12 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS12 JEF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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