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X99 SPM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,587 mi
Last recorded117,587 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 SPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,587 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 105,049 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 98,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 90,396 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to wheels and tyres in the back

Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 76,627 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 76,626 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 72,620 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,044 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,066 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

third row seats folded away at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,624 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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X99 SPM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X99 SPM, 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 X99 SPM registered?

X99 SPM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is X99 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X99 SPM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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