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L44 BFS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,468 mi
Last recorded83,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 BFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 83,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 71,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 63,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,365 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 39,611 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 39,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 31,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 32,353 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,417 miles

both front tyres getting low

slight play in both front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,131 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 19,413 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,069 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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L44 BFS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L44 BFS, 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 L44 BFS registered?

L44 BFS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is L44 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L44 BFS shows 14 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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