2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · DE54 MUS
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 86,310 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE54 MUS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 86,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE54 MUS MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (DE54 MUS) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
DE54 MUS Mileage History
- 02/08/202256,048 mi
- 14/08/202362,807 mi+6,759 mi
- 07/12/202476,849 mi+14,042 mi
- 28/11/202586,310 mi+9,461 mi
Average of roughly 9,103 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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