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VK12 YVA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,911 mi
Last recorded162,911 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 162,911 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 158,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 153,025 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 146,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 140,007 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 139,988 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front prop shaft bearing badly worn and split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 132,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing appears run previously flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 128,398 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Unable to rotate wheels at speed. (wheel checks.]

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf, osf outriggers corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,618 miles

engine cover's and under-tray's fitted obscuring some component's

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,855 miles

rear tyres perished on inner walls

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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VK12 YVA 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 92.3%.

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 VK12 YVA, 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 VK12 YVA registered?

VK12 YVA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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