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RNG 291

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,389 mi
Last recorded134,389 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNG 291
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 134,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 247,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to failing test (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 241,187 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2024 241,187 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 234,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 223,354 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 213,087 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 213,085 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both reat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 198,368 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 198,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 184,609 miles

Nearside & offside front suspension arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front 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 6 Dec 2018 88,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 181,058 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 176,815 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 176,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,558 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 172,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 167,761 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 159,188 miles

Engine lamp on

Traction lamp on when drove vehicle in

Pass 31 Jul 2013 151,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 144,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 126,763 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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RNG 291 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RNG 291, 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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RNG 291 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for RNG 291 shows 30 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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