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NU12 DLO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,842 mi
Last recorded133,842 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 DLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 133,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 121,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,124 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 106,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 106,425 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 91,314 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,591 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,642 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,785 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,838 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,837 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,642 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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NU12 DLO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NU12 DLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU12 DLO registered?

NU12 DLO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NU12 DLO safe to buy?

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