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TIG 3851

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,941 mi
Last recorded195,941 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 3851
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 195,941 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension airbag in poor condition

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake only just met requirement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 1 May 2025 181,367 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

General corrosion of chassis

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellow outer rubber poor.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 165,762 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit outer rubber cover in poor condition

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on 3.5 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 149,382 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension unit outer dust cover split/deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2023 149,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside/offside pipe/washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear air suspension unit outer dust cover split/deteriorating

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,123 miles

rear brake backplates getting corroded (inboard shoes fitted)

rear chassis rails and tow bar getting corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 135,706 miles

rear subframe and floorpan getting corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,440 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,702 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,593 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,593 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,389 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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TIG 3851 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TIG 3851, 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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TIG 3851 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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