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LP12 EAK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 EAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 118,507 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,505 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 100,147 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 92,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,532 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,508 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 23,253 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LP12 EAK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 LP12 EAK, 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 LP12 EAK registered?

LP12 EAK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is LP12 EAK safe to buy?

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