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MJ12 PNF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,352 mi
Last recorded125,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 PNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 125,352 miles

Nearside outer sills corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 102,101 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,552 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,501 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,979 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 25,949 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2015 25,929 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,824 miles

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre has small cuts in tread no cords showing

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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MJ12 PNF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ12 PNF, 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 MJ12 PNF registered?

MJ12 PNF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is MJ12 PNF safe to buy?

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