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LH12 BDE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,286 mi
Last recorded126,286 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH12 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 126,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 118,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 108,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 94,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,067 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,544 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,183 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,498 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,219 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,667 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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LH12 BDE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LH12 BDE, 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 LH12 BDE registered?

LH12 BDE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is LH12 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH12 BDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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