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TC51 SAC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC51 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,955 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple points but no perforation observed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 120,683 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 120,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 63,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,441 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 51,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S & N/S rear ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,515 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 105,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,372 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S rear seats ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 42,372 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S rear seats ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,322 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,084 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,569 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,437 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,151 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

all four tyres have chunks missing from sidewalls but not to cord

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,741 miles

60% wear on front pads

Offside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

inner sills .Front and rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,190 miles

Front Outer cuts on tyre walls

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear metal in tyre tread

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,156 miles

3mm tread on both rear tyres

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 80,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

3mm tread on both rear tyres

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sills corroded

slight bind on front nearside brake

Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 10,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,317 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads 2.5mm - 3mm

both rear additional and centre rear seats and belts not tested

nearside rear lower hub bush has slight play

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,034 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre treads 2.5mm - 3mm

both rear additional and centre rear seats and belts not tested

nearside rear lower hub bush has slight play

slight play in nearside front inner rack arm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door damaged

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,030 miles

additional rear seats and belts not tested due to boot full

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jul 2014 60,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 540,081 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 39,210 miles

front and rear pade 50% worn

Pass 11 May 2011 31,631 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,353 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2010 26,353 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TC51 SAC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TC51 SAC, 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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TC51 SAC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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