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LB12 EDP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,811 mi
Last recorded197,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 EDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 197,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

at time of test reduced power warning on display but no emg light was on

Pass 30 Jul 2025 190,478 miles

At time of test reduced power warning on dash, No eml light

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2025 190,405 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))

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

At time of test reduced power warning on dash, No eml light

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 184,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 175,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 166,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 29 Jul 2022 166,369 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 155,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 155,974 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,610 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 143,610 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 129,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear occasional seats stowed at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2019 129,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear occasional seats stowed at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Occasional seats stowed

Fail 26 Jul 2018 114,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Occasional seats stowed

Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,141 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 97,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine management light on

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,415 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 59,415 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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LB12 EDP 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 60%.

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 LB12 EDP, 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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LB12 EDP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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