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TB09 AAB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,858 mi
Last recorded69,858 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB09 AAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drag link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drag link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side chassis and flours heavily rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 59,483 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, floor pan, chassis/chassis rails, sills, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

underside of vehicle corrosion as per vehicle age

Fail 4 Oct 2022 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose between the ridged pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose between the ridged pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

underside of vehicle corrosion as per vehicle age

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,263 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,396 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 43,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,317 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehice partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 35,317 miles

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehice partially obscuring some testable items from view

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,115 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers & or undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,241 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle, partially obscuring some testable items from view

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 27,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle, partially obscuring some testable items from view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,254 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,271 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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TB09 AAB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 TB09 AAB, 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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TB09 AAB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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