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NJ12 CHC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,325 mi
Last recorded195,325 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 CHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 195,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 195,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 180,984 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 180,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 162,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 162,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,074 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 144,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 133,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 133,369 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft support bearing rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

prop shaft support bearing rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2019 100,228 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 100,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 81,633 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 81,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 62,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 43,403 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,041 miles

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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NJ12 CHC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJ12 CHC, 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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NJ12 CHC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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