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UEL 963

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,863 mi
Last recorded109,863 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEL 963
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,530 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 103,530 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,836 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 77,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,160 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,725 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 46,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,428 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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UEL 963 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 UEL 963, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UEL 963?

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What year was UEL 963 registered?

UEL 963 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is UEL 963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEL 963 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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