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R88 ABG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ABG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 114,564 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Propshaft centre mount bearing perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 114,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 110,541 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc backing plate corroded/insecure/rattling (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc backing plate corroded/inscure/rattling (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 110,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc backing plate corroded/insecure/rattling (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc backing plate corroded/inscure/rattling (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 105,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 105,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Brake pad low wear sensor broken/damaged (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc backing plate insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,118 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,118 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 94,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,798 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 90,798 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,217 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,756 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,746 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end lock nut (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,811 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,247 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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R88 ABG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R88 ABG, 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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R88 ABG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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