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WJ12 XBS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,219 mi
Last recorded150,219 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 150,219 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 141,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 132,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 119,514 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 119,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 105,788 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,021 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 93,021 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between character groups incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,685 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 68,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/Nav holder ()

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/Nav holder ()

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,789 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,167 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 XBS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 XBS, 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 WJ12 XBS registered?

WJ12 XBS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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