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LM09 STU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,118 mi
Last recorded164,118 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 STU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 164,118 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 150,969 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 137,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,285 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,803 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 100,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,848 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test commercial conversion ()

tyres 107

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working arm damaged and not allowing blade to contact screen (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted parking brake shoes hitting components inside drum (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test commercial conversion ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,692 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,657 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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LM09 STU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 LM09 STU, 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 LM09 STU registered?

LM09 STU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is LM09 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 STU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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