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NX12 JZM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,975 mi
Last recorded148,975 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 JZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 148,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 135,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 135,175 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 114,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,378 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak from R/H of rear diff output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes on body slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop shaft centre mount split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight cracking in front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 107,378 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak from R/H of rear diff output (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes on body slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop shaft centre mount split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight cracking in front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,481 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop shaft center bush split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R upper arm bush is worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 99,481 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R tyre has cut in sidewall deep enough to see ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Prop shaft center bush split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R upper arm bush is worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 92,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases RH tailpipe weld broken slightly loose and small leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in W/Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 92,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases RH tailpipe weld broken slightly loose and small leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in W/Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,282 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 87,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pip to osr barke hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear metal pipes ( where clipped ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm front bushes deteriated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,985 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,758 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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NX12 JZM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NX12 JZM, 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 NX12 JZM registered?

NX12 JZM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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