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OE12 BYL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 BYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 135,692 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 118,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 118,748 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 106,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

suspension pump mounting bracket damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2022 94,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 80,880 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot area ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 73,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,705 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,197 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,256 miles

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OE12 BYL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE12 BYL, 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 OE12 BYL registered?

OE12 BYL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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