2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · A21 DAY
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 79,258 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A21 DAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 79,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A21 DAY 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 (A21 DAY) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
A21 DAY Mileage History
- 13/07/202355,705 mi
- 19/08/202465,180 mi+9,475 mi
- 07/08/202572,501 mi+7,321 mi
- 14/08/202572,560 mi+59 mi
- 17/08/202679,258 mi+6,698 mi
Average of roughly 7,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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