2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · A11 NBS
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 234,424 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 234,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A11 NBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 234,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A11 NBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (A11 NBS) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A11 NBS Mileage History
- 08/04/2023217,433 mi
- 09/04/2024225,975 mi+8,542 mi
- 07/04/2025231,325 mi+5,350 mi
- 01/04/2026234,382 mi+3,057 mi
- 09/04/2026234,424 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 5,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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