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Y88 BLM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 BLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 138,545 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 113,126 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 27 Jun 2023 110,398 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,798 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 102,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad wear indicator disconnected

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator disconnected

Fail 12 Jul 2021 102,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad wear indicator disconnected

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator disconnected

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,075 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,115 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 68,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y88 BLM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 Y88 BLM, 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 Y88 BLM registered?

Y88 BLM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is Y88 BLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 BLM 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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