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NU12 DLN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,805 mi
Last recorded113,805 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 DLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 113,805 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 113,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,962 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,324 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,326 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,907 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,947 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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NU12 DLN 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 80%.

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 NU12 DLN, 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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NU12 DLN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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