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PE12 ZDM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,827 mi
Last recorded132,827 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 ZDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 112,326 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,547 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,958 miles

Covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Grease round inner drive shaft cv joint but no obvious signs of leaks

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,518 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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PE12 ZDM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE12 ZDM, 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 PE12 ZDM registered?

PE12 ZDM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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