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R1 UCE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,042 mi
Last recorded108,042 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 UCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 108,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 108,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 93,033 miles

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

Prop shaft: bearing mount deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 93,027 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft: bearing mount deteriorated

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of over heating.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 78,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of over heating.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,249 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 63,247 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 50,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,394 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 42,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 1.6mm - LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre measured 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,350 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,915 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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R1 UCE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R1 UCE, 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 R1 UCE registered?

R1 UCE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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