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YN12 MSX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,378 mi
Last recorded111,378 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 MSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,361 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail within the outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid low

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,778 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 102,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2021 100,977 miles

Front both side near side and out side brake disc corroded on top

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component oil slightly leak from inner rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

tray cover under engine

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,211 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component, Front (steering rack around rack gaiters)

Rear Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2019 94,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component, Front (steering rack around rack gaiters)

Rear Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack around rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket pigtail starting to wear through

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn - moderate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very low - on limit 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Jun 2018 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack around rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake bracket pigtail starting to wear through

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable bracket pigtail broken - now cable tied (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn - moderate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very low - on limit 1.5mm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service light on

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,271 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 75,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 60,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,048 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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YN12 MSX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YN12 MSX, 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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YN12 MSX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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