2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · G8 PHL
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 202,690 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G8 PHL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 202,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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G8 PHL 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 (G8 PHL) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). 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.
G8 PHL Mileage History
- 11/07/2022150,977 mi
- 10/07/2023167,797 mi+16,820 mi
- 23/10/2024175,166 mi+7,369 mi
- 16/12/2025202,690 mi+27,524 mi
Average of roughly 15,060 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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