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HN61 YPW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,504 mi
Last recorded151,504 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 YPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 151,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

lense missing n/s side repeater

Fail 31 Jan 2025 151,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and lense missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 139,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2024 139,484 miles

Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Both front sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 127,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,395 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,988 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 63,944 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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HN61 YPW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HN61 YPW, 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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HN61 YPW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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