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YD62 BNB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,328 mi
Last recorded131,328 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 BNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 131,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush worn

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm inner bush worn

Fail 14 Sep 2026 131,074 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop shaft support bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush worn

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm inner bush worn

Pass 27 Sep 2025 118,844 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 112,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,626 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,459 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,022 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 75,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 65,729 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake slightly binding on

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 65,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake slightly binding on

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,776 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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YD62 BNB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD62 BNB, 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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YD62 BNB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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