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G1 YLS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

63,049 mi
Last recorded63,049 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 YLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 63,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,226 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 59,975 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 59,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 57,805 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,441 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 101,441 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,817 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arms front bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 49,817 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arms front bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,846 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 36,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,560 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 82,503 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 52,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 20,555 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,013 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,316 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 43,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,137 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,808 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 51,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/45 R20 110Y Michelin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 46,034 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,304 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 40,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,761 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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G1 YLS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

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 G1 YLS, 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 G1 YLS registered?

G1 YLS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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The MOT history for G1 YLS shows 37 tests with a 81.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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