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LY54 TES

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,091 mi
Last recorded104,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 TES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,091 miles

small engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,439 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine noisy

Pass 18 Jul 2024 94,000 miles

Engine knocking noise

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 93,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine knocking noise

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 88,293 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 88,293 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,164 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 83,164 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,705 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 69,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,979 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 56,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 40,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 38,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,951 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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LY54 TES is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 LY54 TES, 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 LY54 TES registered?

LY54 TES is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is LY54 TES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 TES shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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