2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · J15 EMF
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 118,651 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J15 EMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 118,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J15 EMF Mileage History
- 15/02/2023110,048 mi
- 17/10/2023110,484 mi+436 mi
- 20/10/2023110,484 mi
- 21/10/2024115,323 mi+4,839 mi
- 08/12/2025118,651 mi+3,328 mi
Average of roughly 3,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J15 EMF 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 (J15 EMF) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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