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YA61 BBK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 BBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 115,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 113,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 113,446 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 80,869 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))

Offside Excessive corrosion to drivers step

Fail 25 Mar 2019 80,868 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Offside Excessive corrosion to drivers step

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,308 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,305 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,773 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YA61 BBK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA61 BBK, 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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YA61 BBK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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