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YC12 HXL

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,997 mi
Last recorded131,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 131,997 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 120,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 111,008 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 62,072 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 61,741 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,957 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,698 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre seats (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 May 2015 27,850 miles

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

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 HXL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

YC12 HXL is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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