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SV12 YSM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,338 mi
Last recorded158,338 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 158,338 miles

Exhaust mounting defective in front of DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both swollen due to oil leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable bracket worn thin (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint in centre to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint in centre to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, underbody and suspension components becoming corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 158,336 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (joints to rear brake pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs incorrect size for vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose insecure and fouling anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable bracket broken (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper banjo bolt (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective in front of DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both swollen due to oil leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable bracket worn thin (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint in centre to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint in centre to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, underbody and suspension components becoming corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pads worn on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,430 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 134,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,543 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,163 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,016 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 64,016 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 YSM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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