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XX57 SGB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,789 mi
Last recorded40,789 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX57 SGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 40,789 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 40,327 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 33,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 32,716 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 32,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside edge all way round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre unrepairable and cut but not deep enough to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 21,541 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 May 2017 19,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 19,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 16,882 miles

covers

item removed

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 14,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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XX57 SGB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XX57 SGB, 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 XX57 SGB registered?

XX57 SGB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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