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LG12 LCV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,442 mi
Last recorded50,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 47,896 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 40,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 36,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 32,676 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 32,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 28,487 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,725 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 23,725 miles

Nearside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 19,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 16,077 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch molding damaged (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,964 miles

Offside Front os turbo drain is leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LCV 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 LCV, 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 LG12 LCV registered?

LG12 LCV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LG12 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 LCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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