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YF62 XXZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 XXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,896 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear anti roll bar link rod ball joints slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans/inner sills/boot floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop mounting bush worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing/worn/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm front bushes perishing/unbonding/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front back plates slightly loose/rubbing brake discs.

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 18 May 2026 70,893 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front brake flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear inner brake flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear outer brake flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear anti roll bar link rod ball joints slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pans/inner sills/boot floor corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop mounting bush worn. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing/worn/unbonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm front bushes perishing/unbonding/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front back plates slightly loose/rubbing brake discs.

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

Nearside Rear brake binding/wheel hard to rotate.

both outer door steps heavily corroded/rotten.

Fail 13 Apr 2026 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Heavy corrosion to chassis , floor pan , suspension and brake components and tank cradle

Nearside Rear Brake binding, wheel cant be rotated

Nearside Rear Bearing not tested wheel not rotating

Side steps heavily corroded and braking up. (sections falling off )

Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,916 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,127 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brakes pull to right on brake test

Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes rusty where they meet flexi brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,786 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 48,071 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 36,986 miles

slight knock on suspension detedted on brake test, suspect lower arm suspension bushes

Fail 20 Dec 2016 36,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight knock on suspension detedted on brake test, suspect lower arm suspension bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,918 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 26,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (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 XXZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF62 XXZ, 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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YF62 XXZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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