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LC12 RHF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,123 mi
Last recorded145,123 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 RHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 145,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 137,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts all over (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 137,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush deboned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm boot belt webbing been eaten and buckle (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm boot belt webbing been eaten and buckle (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop shaft bearing split away from housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing rear outer pad partially broken up and missing a bit (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts all over (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,221 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing housing bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 128,198 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing housing bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 118,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 104,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,175 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 79,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,759 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 76,759 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,320 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 38,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm thickness (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertray covers obscuring components

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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LC12 RHF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC12 RHF, 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 LC12 RHF registered?

LC12 RHF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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