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GY12 XMC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,588 mi
Last recorded129,588 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 XMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 129,588 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 129,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush in top of knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 121,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 121,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 109,582 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 99,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 91,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,376 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2017 64,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 XMC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMC, 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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GY12 XMC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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