2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · AR05 MHR
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 82,007 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR05 MHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 82,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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AR05 MHR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (AR05 MHR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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))”; “Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
AR05 MHR Mileage History
- 18/03/202476,293 mi
- 18/03/202476,293 mi
- 19/03/202578,550 mi+2,257 mi
- 11/03/202682,007 mi+3,457 mi
- 18/03/202682,007 mi
Average of roughly 2,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
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- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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