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SV12 YSC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,042 mi
Last recorded177,042 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 177,042 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides under the upper control arms. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rose bush has play - advise replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seen on the bell housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row. ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 161,426 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, under the upper control arms. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Light corrosion to inner sills (not structural or prescribed areas) and rear chassis sections.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm bottom ball joint dust cover has a small split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both foldable back seats. ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 161,240 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper control arm bush/hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, under the upper control arms. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Light corrosion to inner sills (not structural or prescribed areas) and rear chassis sections.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower control arm bottom ball joint dust cover has a small split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both foldable back seats. ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,456 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back ....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 110,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back ....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 74,835 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,951 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,619 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs bevelled wearing thin and showing corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 53,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,134 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON 2.9MM

O/S/F AND REAR WIPER BLADES TORN

O/S/F TYRE ON 2.8MM

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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SV12 YSC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV12 YSC, 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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SV12 YSC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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