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YT12 FDY

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 FDY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 115,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 115,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,786 miles

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

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

corrosion visible areas both outer sills

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,715 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 98,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 89,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,828 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Advise replacing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Side step support corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,159 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Light corrosion to nearside and offside sills/floor pans.

Offside Running board under side heavily corroded and falling apart.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weep from transfer box housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,534 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath the side step along the offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 66,459 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,464 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,515 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 FDY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT12 FDY registered?

YT12 FDY is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 FDY 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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