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X26 LHR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,706 mi
Last recorded118,706 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 LHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 107,918 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play center bearing/rubber has wear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 101,356 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached door trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing no sharp edges

Fail 10 Jan 2022 94,080 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly appears to be in board parking brake shoes,would appear to require adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch trim missing no sharp edges

Pass 7 Jan 2021 140,205 miles

o/s step

Fail 6 Jan 2021 140,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s step

Pass 9 Jan 2020 128,491 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 128,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,741 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,639 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 37,623 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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X26 LHR 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 X26 LHR, 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 X26 LHR registered?

X26 LHR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is X26 LHR safe to buy?

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