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OY12 YGO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 146,140 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 LEDs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 132,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top 2 LEDs not woring (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,246 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,050 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,283 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Pipe cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,663 miles

Engine covers and under-trays have been fitted which obscures some components

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Wiper blades are in very poor condition but still clearing the screen

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wiper blades are in very poor condition but still clearing the screen

Pass 10 May 2016 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 41,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 26,436 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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OY12 YGO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 OY12 YGO, 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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OY12 YGO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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