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M20 GJL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,646 mi
Last recorded208,646 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 GJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 208,646 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2025 194,759 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2024 180,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 160,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 132,429 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,874 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,086 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,080 miles

Front 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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M20 GJL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M20 GJL, 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 M20 GJL registered?

M20 GJL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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