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YT12 FDN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,195 mi
Last recorded25,195 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 FDN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 25,195 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 25,194 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 24,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 23,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 21,967 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 19,316 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 17,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 13,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 10,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,110 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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YT12 FDN 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 92.3%.

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 YT12 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT12 FDN registered?

YT12 FDN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is YT12 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 FDN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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