CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV12 LTJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,310 mi
Last recorded133,310 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 133,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 133,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 109,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 105,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,566 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 101,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 93,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 75,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut

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

Fail 15 May 2018 75,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall cut

Pass 25 May 2017 69,648 miles

bulge on offside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2017 69,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

bulge on offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2016 56,287 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 48,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,750 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
Full Land Rover Discovery reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV12 LTJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SV12 LTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV12 LTJ?

You can check the full history of SV12 LTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV12 LTJ registered?

SV12 LTJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is SV12 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 LTJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV12 LTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV12 LTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.