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LB12 TVD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,389 mi
Last recorded93,389 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 TVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 93,389 miles

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

cabin steps corroded both sides, insecure.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,122 miles

Cab steps insecure corroded both sides (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 87,851 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn

front and rear step area corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,548 miles

front and rear step area corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear step area corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,321 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Fail 15 Oct 2021 79,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/5518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/5519 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,688 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 71,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,733 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,283 miles

advise near side wiper spilt.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 48,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise near side wiper spilt.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,058 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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LB12 TVD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 LB12 TVD, 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 TVD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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