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PY12 XLC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,927 mi
Last recorded64,927 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 XLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,927 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,809 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 54,136 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 54,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,939 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 42,939 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,011 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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PY12 XLC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PY12 XLC, 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 PY12 XLC registered?

PY12 XLC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is PY12 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 XLC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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