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YK12 GPB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,118 mi
Last recorded139,118 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 139,118 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,091 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,261 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 122,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,837 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 100,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing bothsides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,040 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,571 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,823 miles

Engine covers and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seats folded down at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 43,156 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 43,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,134 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Pass 6 May 2015 24,298 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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YK12 GPB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK12 GPB, 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 YK12 GPB registered?

YK12 GPB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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