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K444 JLH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,622 mi
Last recorded133,622 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 JLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 133,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 130,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2025 130,028 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes above the rear axle corroded and insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,033 miles

General underneath corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2024 125,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underneath corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2024 125,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hydro (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hydro (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

n/s/f wiper worn

o/s/f wiper worn

under trays 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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K444 JLH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K444 JLH, 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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K444 JLH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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