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GY12 TWV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,686 mi
Last recorded89,686 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 TWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 87,209 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 81,581 miles

Both running board steps very badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,528 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 57,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side front wiper spilt.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,849 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,926 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,722 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 30,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 23,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,572 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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GY12 TWV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY12 TWV, 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 GY12 TWV registered?

GY12 TWV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is GY12 TWV safe to buy?

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