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YX62 RCO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,086 mi
Last recorded148,086 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 RCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 148,086 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,854 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 134,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 134,734 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 113,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,508 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 104,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,833 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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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YX62 RCO 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 78.6%.

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 YX62 RCO, 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 YX62 RCO registered?

YX62 RCO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is YX62 RCO safe to buy?

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