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PY61 HSC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,252 mi
Last recorded166,252 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 HSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 166,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,725 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 117,889 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,856 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 46,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,612 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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PY61 HSC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY61 HSC, 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 PY61 HSC registered?

PY61 HSC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is PY61 HSC safe to buy?

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