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MC10 TED

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC10 TED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 148,192 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 138,155 miles

Heavy surface rust on rear axle and underbody

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 138,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut to cords on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface rust on rear axle and underbody

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 125,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Dec 2022 114,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall been run on with low pressure causing inner damage and separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,885 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,197 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,164 miles

coolant warning lamp ;level low water level ok; possible fault with sensor

n/s front tyre edge wear o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe over the top of the rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe over the top of the rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no spare tyre at time of test

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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MC10 TED is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC10 TED, 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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MC10 TED is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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