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PJ12 UBE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,771 mi
Last recorded139,771 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 139,771 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 127,227 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 127,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 112,105 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 98,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,641 miles

advise n/s/f suspenion advise inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2019 84,634 miles

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

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Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,978 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,765 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,765 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,314 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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PJ12 UBE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ12 UBE, 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 PJ12 UBE registered?

PJ12 UBE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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