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SL12 BEO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,627 mi
Last recorded119,627 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 BEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 115,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 112,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,229 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 108,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 104,234 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,818 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 100,813 miles

Brake performance not tested may cause damage to braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 71,641 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,548 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 52,548 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,924 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 46,924 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,981 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened third row (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,885 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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SL12 BEO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL12 BEO, 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 SL12 BEO registered?

SL12 BEO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SL12 BEO safe to buy?

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