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MH06 YYC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,316 mi
Last recorded178,316 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 YYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 178,316 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s @ 90 degree bend positions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s prior to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear seats folded and area used for cargo, unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 11 Jan 2019 163,036 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 163,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Snapped exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Snapped behind centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticks on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 163,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative hid lamps fitted (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 151,590 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 151,590 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 138,889 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 138,889 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 130,463 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 130,463 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 119,961 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 119,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 109,413 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 109,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,149 miles

Uneven front tyre wear

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MH06 YYC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MH06 YYC, 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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MH06 YYC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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