2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · ND12 DTV
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 137,685 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND12 DTV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2026
- 137,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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ND12 DTV 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 (ND12 DTV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
ND12 DTV Mileage History
- 17/03/2023113,194 mi
- 16/03/2024123,067 mi+9,873 mi
- 03/04/2024123,509 mi+442 mi
- 21/03/2025130,594 mi+7,085 mi
- 31/03/2026137,685 mi+7,091 mi
Average of roughly 8,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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