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GY12 EJD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,171 mi
Last recorded120,171 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,383 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 104,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,436 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 76,832 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,160 miles

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

Offside Rear disc corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2018 65,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,798 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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GY12 EJD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 GY12 EJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 EJD registered?

GY12 EJD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GY12 EJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 EJD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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