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YL12 FDY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,323 mi
Last recorded113,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 FDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 113,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,066 miles

BOTH BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 14 Jul 2025 112,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

BOTH BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,641 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Slight oil leak on engine on left side of engine

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,208 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 82,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,070 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 71,071 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 71,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,928 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,023 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,572 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake hook worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,653 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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YL12 FDY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL12 FDY, 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 YL12 FDY registered?

YL12 FDY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is YL12 FDY safe to buy?

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