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T478 MUD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,950 mi
Last recorded58,950 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,950 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 41,701 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 32,195 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 27,642 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TOO 3MM

Pass 12 Dec 2015 20,030 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 20,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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T478 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T478 MUD, 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 T478 MUD registered?

T478 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is T478 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T478 MUD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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