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YG12 VHH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,942 mi
Last recorded175,942 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 175,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes noisy

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

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

Undertrays fitted through out obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 175,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes noisy

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

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

Undertrays fitted through out obscuring some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 161,556 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 151,716 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,249 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,841 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,870 miles

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,609 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Under tray fitted to vehicle

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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YG12 VHH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG12 VHH, 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 YG12 VHH registered?

YG12 VHH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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