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WJ12 OBE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,212 mi
Last recorded135,212 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 OBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 135,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear brake pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 127,737 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm inner ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 127,729 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm inner ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,952 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 120,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 1 metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 112,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,694 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 103,688 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear prop shaft support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,117 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 89,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,006 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,361 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 28,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WJ12 OBE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ12 OBE, 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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WJ12 OBE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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