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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LS12 VSAMOT history

LS12 VSA is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LS12 VSA black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,872 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VSA
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
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VSA was last recorded at 154,872 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,441 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,431 miles
Average per year
10,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,872 miles
  • 2025 – 150,441 miles
  • 2024 – 146,114 miles
  • 2023 – 137,962 miles
  • 2022 – 131,915 miles
  • 2021 – 121,735 miles
  • 2020 – 105,633 miles
  • 2019 – 92,188 miles
  • 2018 – 81,014 miles
  • 2017 – 67,035 miles
  • 2016 – 52,392 miles
  • 2015 – 37,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Level low
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,872 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,872 miles
    Test number
    520610355483
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Level low
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Fail154,872 miles (+4,431)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,872 miles
    Test number
    983780302097
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Level low
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  3. Pass150,441 miles (+4,327)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,441 miles
    Test number
    465254039103
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen crack not effecting view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass146,114 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,114 miles
    Test number
    745667963616
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  5. Fail146,113 miles (+8,151)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,113 miles
    Test number
    490643143956
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  6. Pass137,962 miles (+6,047)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,962 miles
    Test number
    430722920447
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass131,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    190484934589
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail131,915 miles (+10,180)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    344146645092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,735 miles (+16,102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,735 miles
    Test number
    577055168806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,633 miles (+13,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,633 miles
    Test number
    204893866532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,188 miles (+11,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    170402807856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass81,014 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,014 miles
    Test number
    609239501511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail80,992 miles (+13,957)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,992 miles
    Test number
    799276992772
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass67,035 miles (+14,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    885962371555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,392 miles (+14,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    983447252866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,896 miles
    Test number
    377489075064
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Questions about LS12 VSA

Does LS12 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VSA is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VSA?
The MOT on LS12 VSA is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VSA done?
LS12 VSA was recorded at 154,872 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 10,266 miles a year.
Has LS12 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VSA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 VSA 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 LS12 VSA find?
LS12 VSA passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: coolant leak level low; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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