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YD12 TDO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,842 mi
Last recorded121,842 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 TDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 121,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety underneathe dipping with diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 113,077 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 113,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 109,983 miles

Both feet steps corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 100,251 miles

front pads worn

nearside side repeater cover missing

Pass 12 May 2021 86,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 75,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 75,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,294 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,405 miles

this vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 28,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,638 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 19,471 miles

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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YD12 TDO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc 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 YD12 TDO, 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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YD12 TDO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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