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YC12 DSO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,413 mi
Last recorded205,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 205,413 miles

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

under side covered in under seal

Pass 8 Sep 2021 179,369 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 153,771 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,026 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 131,025 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,720 miles

Nearside Front tread cracked

Offside Rear tread cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tread cracked

Offside Rear tread cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,225 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,247 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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YC12 DSO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC12 DSO, 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 DSO registered?

YC12 DSO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is YC12 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 DSO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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