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SW12 JHF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,486 mi
Last recorded84,486 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 JHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 84,486 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear floor corroded

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 84,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,780 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 80,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 80,733 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,415 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 76,415 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking fuel cooler area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,142 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,415 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,766 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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SW12 JHF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW12 JHF, 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 SW12 JHF registered?

SW12 JHF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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