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YC12 BKY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,319 mi
Last recorded129,319 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 BKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 129,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,182 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,553 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,664 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,935 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both 3rd row seats folded away

n/s/r alloy inner rim worn very thin by tyre

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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YC12 BKY 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 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 YC12 BKY, 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 YC12 BKY registered?

YC12 BKY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YC12 BKY safe to buy?

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