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Y21 MCP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,393 mi
Last recorded87,393 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 MCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,393 miles

fuel tank cradle corroded

prop shaft centre bearing rubber mounting slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,863 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,728 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 28 Mar 2022 65,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,289 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 54,539 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 54,534 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y21 MCP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y21 MCP, 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 Y21 MCP registered?

Y21 MCP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is Y21 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y21 MCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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