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RE12 LYU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,327 mi
Last recorded149,327 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,128 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rose joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 110,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rose joints in the hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,532 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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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RE12 LYU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE12 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 LYU registered?

RE12 LYU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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