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LN12 GSZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,809 mi
Last recorded146,809 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 GSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 146,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 146,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 137,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to check boot seat belts due to load in boot area.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,286 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above diff. (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to check boot seat belts due to load in boot area.

Fail 15 Feb 2024 127,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above diff. (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to check boot seat belts due to load in boot area.

Pass 19 Jan 2023 122,162 miles

Air suspension compressor noisy.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe above diff close to failure. (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to check boot seat belts due to load in boot area.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,797 miles

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

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

Unable to open boot to check rear seatbelts.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 114,797 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Unable to open boot to check rear seatbelts.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 105,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LLB501 fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps LLB501 fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 89,679 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 82,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,729 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,280 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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LN12 GSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LN12 GSZ, 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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LN12 GSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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