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YX12 VUH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,794 mi
Last recorded66,794 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,794 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,742 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 57,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/side rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/side rear to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

propshaft center bearing rubber split

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above top arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above top arm (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover/undertrays fitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2016 25,690 miles

both front tyres wearing down

front number plate damaged

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers torn at ends

rear brake pads wearing down

rear washer jet misses window

unable to see all brake pipes

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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YX12 VUH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX12 VUH, 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 YX12 VUH registered?

YX12 VUH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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