2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · A19 ABA
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 171,581 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A19 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 171,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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A19 ABA 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 (A19 ABA) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
A19 ABA Mileage History
- 10/08/2022118,838 mi
- 07/08/2023131,899 mi+13,061 mi
- 25/07/2024144,933 mi+13,034 mi
- 24/07/2025158,965 mi+14,032 mi
- 29/07/2026171,581 mi+12,616 mi
Average of roughly 13,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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