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LG53 GWS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,324 mi
Last recorded170,324 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 170,324 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated central bearing has advanced play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 163,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 134,214 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 134,205 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,252 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,039 miles

nearside front wheel arch slight damage

small chip lower windscreen

Fail 30 Nov 2020 113,039 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

small chip lower windscreen

nearside front wheel arch slight damage

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 105,493 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 89,717 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper corner is damaged

Nearside Front tyre is cut on outer wall

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 75,579 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front plastic wheelarch taped over damage

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 75,579 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre and offside front tyre worn on outside edges of tread

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 50,421 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped above nearside chassis rail (3.6.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights not working (1.9.4)

Nearside Front tyre and offside front tyre worn on outside edges of tread

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,572 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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LG53 GWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 LG53 GWS, 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 LG53 GWS registered?

LG53 GWS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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