2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · FH12 OOC
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 114,751 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH12 OOC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 114,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH12 OOC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (FH12 OOC) between June 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FH12 OOC Mileage History
- 15/06/201530,339 mi
- 10/06/201636,843 mi+6,504 mi
- 23/06/201743,786 mi+6,943 mi
- 26/06/201849,061 mi+5,275 mi
- 31/05/201958,563 mi+9,502 mi
- 08/06/202068,164 mi+9,601 mi
- 21/06/202174,368 mi+6,204 mi
- 21/06/202174,370 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/202283,974 mi+9,604 mi
- 26/06/202392,288 mi+8,314 mi
- 18/06/2024100,559 mi+8,271 mi
- 18/06/2024100,563 mi+4 mi
- 11/06/2025107,141 mi+6,578 mi
- 12/06/2025107,142 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/2026114,751 mi+7,609 mi
Average of roughly 7,660 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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