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ST12 EFX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,871 mi
Last recorded124,871 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 EFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 124,871 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 124,871 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,747 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,996 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,324 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 87,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,752 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 77,742 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,306 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 38,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

has a sticker outwith zone A that does encroach into the swept area but by less than 40mm

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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ST12 EFX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST12 EFX, 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 ST12 EFX registered?

ST12 EFX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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