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V121 EJH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

131,641 mi
Last recorded131,641 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 EJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 131,641 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 131,624 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,068 miles

BOTH side steps showing corrosion on under sides

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads due to wheel / brake design

Fail 16 Jun 2025 124,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH side steps showing corrosion on under sides

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads due to wheel / brake design

Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,012 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 101,939 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 101,939 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,291 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 62,723 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre 3m tread

Offside rear light lens misty

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 62,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre 3m tread

Offside rear light lens misty

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,711 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,979 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 31,671 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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V121 EJH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze 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 V121 EJH, 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 V121 EJH registered?

V121 EJH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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