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L8 KJJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,094 mi
Last recorded116,094 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 116,094 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded on upper suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded on upper suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 113,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded on upper suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded on upper suspension arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,852 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 109,852 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels off inspection advised. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 106,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wheels off inspection advised. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 104,208 miles

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/ AND O/S FRONT + VARIOUS CUTS >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 104,208 miles

Position lamp not working N/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (N/S ON/OFF WHEN TAPPED) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R INNER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET TO 850mm LEVEL (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/ AND O/S FRONT + VARIOUS CUTS >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,810 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 100,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 9 Mar 2020 96,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,270 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,523 miles

slight play from both front lower arm bushes not to excess

Pass 16 May 2016 51,574 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 51,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 37,096 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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L8 KJJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L8 KJJ, 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 L8 KJJ registered?

L8 KJJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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