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N400 ALB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,914 mi
Last recorded97,914 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 ALB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 97,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 87,058 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,492 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,490 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front wishbone bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,242 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,250 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N400 ALB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N400 ALB, 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 N400 ALB registered?

N400 ALB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is N400 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 ALB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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