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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LR12 RBUMOT history

LR12 RBU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LR12 RBU black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,508 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 RBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 RBU was last recorded at 138,508 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 10,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,590 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,918 miles
Average per year
10,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,508 miles
  • 2024 – 127,590 miles
  • 2023 – 116,190 miles
  • 2022 – 107,320 miles
  • 2021 – 97,909 miles
  • 2020 – 85,384 miles
  • 2019 – 65,776 miles
  • 2018 – 54,274 miles
  • 2017 – 37,854 miles
  • 2016 – 33,269 miles
  • 2015 – 28,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,508 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear air pipes insecure

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,508 miles (+10,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,508 miles
    Test number
    833865877092
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear air pipes insecure

  2. Pass127,590 miles (+11,400)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    127,590 miles
    Test number
    447532269257
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,190 miles (+8,870)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    730785612463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,320 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    423639383973
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail107,310 miles (+9,401)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    194806553748
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass97,909 miles (+12,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,909 miles
    Test number
    863103312667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    876037982714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,384 miles (+8,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,384 miles
    Test number
    626055699527
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass76,824 miles (+11,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    155049844978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass65,776 miles (+11,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    880598169859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass54,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    945491735168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,274 miles (+16,420)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    809336282128
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass37,854 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,854 miles
    Test number
    106214563745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,269 miles
    Test number
    400316238074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,269 miles (+5,030)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,269 miles
    Test number
    625913369266
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight drag on N/S/R brake

  16. Pass28,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,239 miles
    Test number
    315509725010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 RBU

Does LR12 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 RBU is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR12 RBU?
The MOT on LR12 RBU is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 RBU done?
LR12 RBU was recorded at 138,508 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,755 miles a year.
Has LR12 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 RBU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR12 RBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 RBU find?
LR12 RBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear air pipes insecure.

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