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YF62 EKJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,013 mi
Last recorded139,013 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 EKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,013 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 132,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,298 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,505 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 84,634 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 84,634 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,230 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,021 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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YF62 EKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF62 EKJ, 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 YF62 EKJ registered?

YF62 EKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 EKJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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