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YC12 HMJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,695 mi
Last recorded157,695 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 HMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 157,695 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,845 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 129,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,141 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 120,119 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2022 108,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2021 94,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,960 miles

upper tailgate wont open with handle microswitch

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,030 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 31,030 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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YC12 HMJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC12 HMJ registered?

YC12 HMJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YC12 HMJ safe to buy?

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