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HV62 YYK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

222,137 mi
Last recorded222,137 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 YYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 222,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 205,542 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 205,541 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 194,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 188,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 179,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 174,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 167,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 155,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,059 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,181 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,698 miles

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

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

Rear 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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HV62 YYK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HV62 YYK, 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 HV62 YYK registered?

HV62 YYK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is HV62 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 YYK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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