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YD12 XYZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,243 mi
Last recorded112,243 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 105,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 92,589 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,111 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 67,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspension arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 36,268 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,966 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 XYZ 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 YD12 XYZ, 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 YD12 XYZ registered?

YD12 XYZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YD12 XYZ 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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