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YC61 FYU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,974 mi
Last recorded135,974 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 FYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,974 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,308 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased/undersealed above rear axle/subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 130,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased/undersealed above rear axle/subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,964 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,746 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,846 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,008 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,497 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,026 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YC61 FYU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 YC61 FYU, 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 YC61 FYU registered?

YC61 FYU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YC61 FYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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