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UUH 509

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,273 mi
Last recorded196,273 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUH 509
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 196,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x50x20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 196,273 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x50x20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 188,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose corrosion on bracket (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 179,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 170,571 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 170,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 153,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 148,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 146,138 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 146,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,985 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 123,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,082 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 114,288 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,345 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,638 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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UUH 509 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 UUH 509, 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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What year was UUH 509 registered?

UUH 509 is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is UUH 509 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUH 509 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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