2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · GD12 XSU
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 124,881 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 XSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/06/2026
- 124,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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GD12 XSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (GD12 XSU) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
GD12 XSU Mileage History
- 24/06/2024114,700 mi
- 24/06/2024114,700 mi
- 20/06/2025119,738 mi+5,038 mi
- 27/06/2025119,739 mi+1 mi
- 18/06/2026124,881 mi+5,142 mi
Average of roughly 5,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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