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LY11 WAT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,737 mi
Last recorded152,737 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 WAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 152,737 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot perishing

n/s/f wishbone ball joint boot perishing

oil leak

rear pads low 2mm (discs lipped and rusty)

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes ( covered in grease)

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Jan 2025 143,364 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot perished

n/s/f lower swivel boot perished

outer edge wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,380 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 131,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 120,634 miles

front pads getting low 3-4mm

front wishbone back bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Jan 2023 120,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front pads getting low 3-4mm

front wishbone back bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,180 miles

n/s/f tyre's outer edge getting low on tread

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,989 miles

rear pads getting low 3mm

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear pads getting low 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,681 miles

o/s/r tyre's nailed (marked with chalk)

rear child seat's fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,911 miles

n/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

rear child seats fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,600 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wear inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,125 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,323 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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LY11 WAT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY11 WAT, 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 LY11 WAT registered?

LY11 WAT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LY11 WAT safe to buy?

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