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LX12 PBF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,915 mi
Last recorded130,915 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 PBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 130,915 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,873 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,008 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,970 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 91,768 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 84,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,960 miles

Day Running Light not working

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2018 54,815 miles

Front shock absorbers worn/soft.

LED daytime running lamps not working.

Fail 12 May 2018 54,815 miles

Front shock absorbers worn/soft.

LED daytime running lamps not working.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone holder. (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 44,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 44,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,480 miles

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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LX12 PBF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 PBF, 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 LX12 PBF registered?

LX12 PBF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LX12 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 PBF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX12 PBF have outstanding finance?

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