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L12 DPM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,528 mi
Last recorded137,528 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 137,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 137,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 92,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,701 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,564 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,948 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 136,987 miles

Vehicle presented with rear seats removed

Fail 5 Jun 2017 136,987 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle presented with rear seats removed

Pass 3 Jun 2016 135,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush has play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush has play (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 135,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush has play (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush has play (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 45,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,578 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 133,347 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 130,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 129,009 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2010 123,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 121,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 112,974 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 111,190 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 100,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 100,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L12 DPM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L12 DPM, 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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L12 DPM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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