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T70 JOL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,940 mi
Last recorded142,940 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 JOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 142,940 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 136,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm buses perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,555 miles

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 127,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 85%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,901 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 120,895 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,245 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,680 miles

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

brake pedal as travel in it

Fail 13 Nov 2020 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal as travel in it

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,498 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 52,985 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,640 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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T70 JOL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T70 JOL, 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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T70 JOL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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