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R5 GGF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 GGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 131,921 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not catching correctly (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 131,921 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not catching correctly (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,468 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,107 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 108,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,153 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,282 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 89,140 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 89,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,005 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,005 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 46,978 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint oil leaking on to sump guard (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s\r pad getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,542 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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R5 GGF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R5 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

R5 GGF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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