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AV61 YYE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,579 mi
Last recorded139,579 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 126,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,250 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,269 miles

Emissions Not Tested, No RPM Detected, Visual Inspection Only.

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 95,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emissions Not Tested, No RPM Detected, Visual Inspection Only.

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,364 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear seats stowed away not allowing full inspection

stone chips front screen

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,582 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,685 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AV61 YYE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV61 YYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV61 YYE registered?

AV61 YYE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is AV61 YYE safe to buy?

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