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NJ12 UCR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 UCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,205 miles

front lower suspension arm bushs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,099 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Fail 21 Feb 2020 99,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underfloor covers fitted reducing the inspection of some items

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,230 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush susp arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush susp arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,562 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 58,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,508 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,725 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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NJ12 UCR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCR, 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 NJ12 UCR registered?

NJ12 UCR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is NJ12 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 UCR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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