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W50 BES

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,634 mi
Last recorded104,634 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW50 BES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 90,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,733 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,057 miles

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

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

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

suspension/chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 58,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

suspension/chassis slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 52,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,748 miles

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

engine fault light was on and then went off during mot and has stayed off at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 38,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 35,057 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door lock sticky

Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,130 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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W50 BES is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W50 BES, 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 W50 BES registered?

W50 BES is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is W50 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W50 BES shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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