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R70 RSE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,958 mi
Last recorded94,958 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 RSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 94,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,970 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,446 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 75,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,351 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,274 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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R70 RSE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R70 RSE, 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 R70 RSE registered?

R70 RSE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is R70 RSE safe to buy?

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