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LG12 LEJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,220 mi
Last recorded134,220 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 LEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 134,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,620 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,357 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 118,324 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking At fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,141 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 86,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,512 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,966 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 39,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 39,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush yellow chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 27,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2015 27,784 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 LEJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

LG12 LEJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is LG12 LEJ safe to buy?

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