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L40 DEB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,354 mi
Last recorded65,354 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 DEB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,354 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 62,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,458 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 37,833 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,561 miles

No emissions Detected

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,865 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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L40 DEB 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 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 L40 DEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 DEB registered?

L40 DEB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is L40 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 DEB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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