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LC12 YKN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,278 mi
Last recorded135,278 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 135,278 miles

Both side steps excessively corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, bald inner edge and getting close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Front both, mirror covers damaged

Nearside Front Outer arch trim damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f and N/s/f Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable securing bracket at lower arm rear worn

Fail 13 Jan 2025 126,865 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder cut and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f and N/s/f Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable securing bracket at lower arm rear worn

Pass 23 Jan 2024 120,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, above rear differential slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Side steps heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, inner 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, above rear differential slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Side steps heavily corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,740 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside door mirror cover repaired with tape

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wheel arch trim damaged & secured with tape

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,084 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 25,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,389 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 19,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,202 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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LC12 YKN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LC12 YKN, 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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LC12 YKN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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