2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · AL11 OYJ
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 137,889 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL11 OYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 137,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL11 OYJ 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 (AL11 OYJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AL11 OYJ Mileage History
- 30/08/202396,631 mi
- 14/08/2024105,503 mi+8,872 mi
- 11/08/2025121,510 mi+16,007 mi
- 07/08/2026137,879 mi+16,369 mi
- 10/08/2026137,889 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 14,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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