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LG12 LFN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 116,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 111,565 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 111,564 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre damaged and has few cuts but not deep to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 94,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,169 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 79,168 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative OS & NS headlamp washers inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear squeaking noise from rear brake pad

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 66,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 58,582 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 47,776 miles

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

Offside 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 LFN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

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

Is LG12 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 LFN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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