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R29 PRA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,127 mi
Last recorded65,127 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 PRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,127 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 120,217 miles

Driver's seat slightly insecure

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,884 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,494 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 119,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 108,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,262 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 99,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER SIDEWALL ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 31,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre INNER SIDEWALL ()

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 149,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 28,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 28,244 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not able to switch off by using the on and off switch button. (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,752 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 24,801 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,981 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear offside brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2011 26,278 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2011 26,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

manufactors undertrays fitted

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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R29 PRA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R29 PRA, 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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R29 PRA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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