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SY12 XZJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,084 mi
Last recorded211,084 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XZJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 211,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 203,348 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 203,348 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak injector fault (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 191,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 177,801 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 177,801 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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 163,950 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 163,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 151,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 139,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 120,669 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 102,537 miles

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to nsr flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to osr flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,606 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 84,606 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,480 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SY12 XZJ 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 64.7%.

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 SY12 XZJ, 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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SY12 XZJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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