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L90 HTC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,864 mi
Last recorded98,864 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 HTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 98,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 96,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 90,648 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 77,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 69,830 miles

Nearside Front shocker body slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front shocker body slight corrosion

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2021 69,830 miles

Nearside Front shocker body slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front shocker body slight corrosion

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 63,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper 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 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 63,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper 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 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 54,996 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 54,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,066 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 44,577 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,687 miles

Engine covers an Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,182 miles

Engine covers an under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 36,182 miles

Engine covers an under trays fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2015 30,367 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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L90 HTC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L90 HTC, 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 L90 HTC registered?

L90 HTC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is L90 HTC safe to buy?

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