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FN62 YLX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

265,826 mi
Last recorded265,826 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 YLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 265,826 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 265,035 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear O/S/R Brake pad wear indicator fallen of pad

Pass 9 Apr 2025 247,614 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 247,264 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 228,308 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 228,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 209,333 miles

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 196,378 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 182,086 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 182,086 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 172,781 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than the offside nearside brake slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 148,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more than the offside nearside brake slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner trackrod worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,711 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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FN62 YLX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN62 YLX, 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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FN62 YLX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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