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YR12 KMF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,699 mi
Last recorded159,699 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 KMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 159,699 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 159,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 149,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking on test.

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 139,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 129,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2021 118,255 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 107,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,507 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 86,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement knock when braking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement knock when braking (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,202 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,263 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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YR12 KMF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR12 KMF, 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 YR12 KMF registered?

YR12 KMF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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