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LG12 LDO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 89,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,010 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,118 miles

Propshaft centre bearing support rubber deteriorated

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,500 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,750 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 37,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,996 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 33,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,561 miles

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

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 LDO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 LDO registered?

LG12 LDO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LG12 LDO safe to buy?

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