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L21 SEC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,438 mi
Last recorded108,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 SEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 108,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 104,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 96,996 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 88,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 84,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,602 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 48,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,083 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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L21 SEC 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 L21 SEC, 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 L21 SEC registered?

L21 SEC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is L21 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 SEC 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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