2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · VE12 GEJ
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 154,998 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE12 GEJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 154,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE12 GEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (VE12 GEJ) between May 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
VE12 GEJ Mileage History
- 20/05/201547,062 mi
- 24/05/201665,199 mi+18,137 mi
- 22/05/201782,940 mi+17,741 mi
- 15/06/2018100,088 mi+17,148 mi
- 23/05/2019113,340 mi+13,252 mi
- 23/05/2019113,340 mi
- 08/06/2020125,384 mi+12,044 mi
- 01/05/2021129,713 mi+4,329 mi
- 16/04/2022135,016 mi+5,303 mi
- 08/04/2023139,650 mi+4,634 mi
- 24/05/2024144,669 mi+5,019 mi
- 16/05/2025149,893 mi+5,224 mi
- 23/05/2026154,998 mi+5,105 mi
Average of roughly 9,805 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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