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WD12 JBY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,526 mi
Last recorded128,526 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 JBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,823 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 117,822 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering pipes on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 105,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 105,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 97,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,240 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,239 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,537 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,537 miles

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

FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED WEARING THIN

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION TOWARDS EDGES[INSIDE FACES]

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN N/S

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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WD12 JBY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WD12 JBY, 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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WD12 JBY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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