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WJ12 UNX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,667 mi
Last recorded183,667 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 183,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 160,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,686 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,040 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,579 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 130,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,555 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 122,555 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 112,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 99,786 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 99,778 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 83,961 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to tyre wall but not showing cords.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on the outer wall, not to cord.

Removed dash cam from windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on the outer wall, not to cord.

Removed dash cam from windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,344 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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WJ12 UNX 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 75%.

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 UNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ12 UNX?

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What year was WJ12 UNX registered?

WJ12 UNX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is WJ12 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 UNX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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