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RJ12 HBG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,834 mi
Last recorded123,834 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 HBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 123,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 111,690 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,748 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 84,748 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,650 miles

Central Rear pet cage fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2019 67,551 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,443 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,329 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,124 miles

Both front tyres getting down and several small cuts in side walls

Exhaust system slightly rusty in places

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,158 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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RJ12 HBG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 RJ12 HBG, 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 RJ12 HBG registered?

RJ12 HBG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 HBG 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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