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LG12 YAU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,932 mi
Last recorded150,932 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 YAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 150,932 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 144,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 136,855 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,604 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 130,604 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 124,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,272 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside upper inner suspension arm bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,154 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,154 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,106 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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LG12 YAU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG12 YAU, 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 LG12 YAU registered?

LG12 YAU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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