2012 Land Rover Discovery · 25,609 MOT tests
2012 Land Rover Discovery reliability
2012 Land Rover Discoverys fail 25% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Discovery years (25,609 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- 25%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Discoverys: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 113,070
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,609
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Land Rover Discovery
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.4%
- Lights and electrics7.8%
- Brakes7.4%
- Tyres4.5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.9%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Registration plate lamp not working 2%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.39%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.33%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.79%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.77%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (3.18%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Discovery year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery reliable?
2012 Land Rover Discoverys fail 25% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Discovery years (25,609 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Land Rover Discovery MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.9% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (2.24% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Land Rover Discovery have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Land Rover Discovery shows 113,070 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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