2012 Land Rover Discovery 2.7L Diesel · WJ12 XDS
2012 Land Rover Discovery (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 95,915 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WJ12 XDS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 95,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ12 XDS 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 (WJ12 XDS) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WJ12 XDS Mileage History
- 08/06/202278,289 mi
- 12/06/202383,893 mi+5,604 mi
- 11/06/202489,525 mi+5,632 mi
- 12/06/202595,915 mi+6,390 mi
Average of roughly 5,853 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Land Rover Discovery 4 (L319)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for WJ12XDS.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for WJ12XDS. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WJ12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WJ12XDS.
PORSCHE
CAYMAN
PORSCHE
911
PORSCHE
CAYMAN
PORSCHE
911
PORSCHE
PANAMERA D V6 TIPTRONIC AUTO
PORSCHE
CAYENNE
PORSCHE
CAYENNE
PORSCHE
PANAMERA
PORSCHE
CAYENNE
PORSCHE
CAYMAN
PORSCHE
911
MERCEDES-BENZ
B-CLASS
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
The plastic inlet manifolds on 3.0 diesels crack under heat cycles, causing boost leaks, restricted performance mode, and DPF regeneration failures.
- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
The front lower control arm bushes wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocking noises at low speed and uneven tyre wear.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.