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R5 BYJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 BYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 120,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 112,112 miles

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,226 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 61,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2015 25,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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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R5 BYJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R5 BYJ, 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 R5 BYJ registered?

R5 BYJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is R5 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 BYJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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