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DA62 KYR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,992 mi
Last recorded144,992 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 KYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 144,992 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 135,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,241 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 119,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,543 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 106,543 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

P.A.S fluid on minimum level

Slight flickering N/S headlamp bulb

Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,900 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view

Under trays fitted Obscuring some components from view

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,505 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Nov 2017 70,505 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,788 miles

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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DA62 KYR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA62 KYR, 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 DA62 KYR registered?

DA62 KYR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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