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M27 HJB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,870 mi
Last recorded146,870 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 HJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 146,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area and front flexi joint detoriated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 146,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area and front flexi joint detoriated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 136,095 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear pipe cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Mar 2025 136,093 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear pipe cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,619 miles

general under body corrasion

Fail 3 Apr 2024 128,610 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general under body corrasion

Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,255 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,352 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 98,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.35mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.76mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.39mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.93 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 89,548 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 78,640 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,252 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,827 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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M27 HJB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M27 HJB, 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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M27 HJB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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