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LG12 JYA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,938 mi
Last recorded102,938 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

RegistrationLG12 JYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 102,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,036 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 75,252 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 75,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 67,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated

Fail 17 Feb 2020 56,195 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative P.R.S offside & nearside, filled reservoir with fluid, no further fault found (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,243 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Tailgate upper wiring harness insecure both sides (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine turbo leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear tyres.tread remaining 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 38,327 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Mar 2018 38,327 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative offside & nearside (1.7.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner tread ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,632 miles

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

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

both headlamps slight water condensation

near side front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,373 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,347 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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LG12 JYA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG12 JYA, 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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LG12 JYA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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