2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · EO12 GCF
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 108,052 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO12 GCF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 108,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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EO12 GCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (EO12 GCF) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
EO12 GCF Mileage History
- 17/01/202293,944 mi
- 26/01/202399,535 mi+5,591 mi
- 14/05/2024105,533 mi+5,998 mi
- 14/05/2025108,052 mi+2,519 mi
Average of roughly 4,247 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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