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L5 TCJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,108 mi
Last recorded78,108 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 TCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,108 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,311 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s & o/s side steps corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 66,647 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly space and grey honey comb back ground (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 58,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,337 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 44,337 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced and grey honey comb back ground front and rear (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,464 miles

number plates have slight back ground but still clear and readable from a distance

Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,658 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 30,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 19,519 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 19,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,221 miles

Emissions to clean to register, MM

O/S/R drive shaft to Diff oil seal leaking, Warranty???

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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L5 TCJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L5 TCJ, 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 L5 TCJ registered?

L5 TCJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is L5 TCJ safe to buy?

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