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R21 CJB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,630 mi
Last recorded145,630 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 CJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,630 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 140,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 140,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower oil leak needs further investigation cannot see for engine shield

Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,410 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear stalk casing damaged

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,141 miles

Front Both front wipers smearing.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Dipped beam slightly dim.

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (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 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 126,141 miles

Front Both front wipers smearing.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Dipped beam slightly dim.

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (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 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 126,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 24 Oct 2020 114,790 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Fail 24 Oct 2020 114,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,391 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

both rears discs slight worn

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

both rear discs worn

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,697 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted, unable to test some items

Fail 9 Nov 2015 40,697 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine cover and under tray fitted, unable to test some items

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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R21 CJB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 R21 CJB, 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 R21 CJB registered?

R21 CJB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is R21 CJB safe to buy?

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