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YT12 FEG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,719 mi
Last recorded154,719 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 154,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 143,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,597 miles

3rd row seats and belts not tested as they were folded away

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 31 Jan 2024 133,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

3rd row seats and belts not tested as they were folded away

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mountings and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,909 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,136 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 103,134 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 95,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 81,598 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 65,652 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,235 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,997 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 24,531 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 FEG 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 YT12 FEG, 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 YT12 FEG registered?

YT12 FEG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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