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YH12 UAU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 102,424 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,397 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 81,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s/r and centre. ()

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

Plastic under trays fitted. Engine Cover fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2022 75,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s/r and centre. ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted. Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,316 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all. ()

Pass 16 May 2018 43,203 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides. ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,534 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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YH12 UAU 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 84.6%.

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 YH12 UAU, 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 YH12 UAU registered?

YH12 UAU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 UAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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