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P24 DSC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,602 mi
Last recorded150,602 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 DSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 150,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 143,422 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 143,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,075 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 136,075 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector seal blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 128,285 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 122,512 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 113,724 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 73,966 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 62,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket worn

Fail 26 Sep 2015 61,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket worn

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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P24 DSC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P24 DSC, 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 P24 DSC registered?

P24 DSC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is P24 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 DSC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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