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Y16 HWK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

242,746 mi
Last recorded242,746 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 HWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 242,746 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 240,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 238,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 214,425 miles

Nearside Rear slight split in air bag suspension gaiter

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 184,382 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 171,556 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/50/20) also wearing on the inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (255/50/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/50/20) also wearing on the inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (255/50/20) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 151,061 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner TCA Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner TCA Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,577 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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Y16 HWK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y16 HWK, 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 Y16 HWK registered?

Y16 HWK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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