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YY12 COU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 COU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 95,642 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 95,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,024 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,930 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on pipework near ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded on pipework near ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm outer rose bush is worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower steering column universal joint is corroded and tight causing an effect on steering operation.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm front mounting bush is starting to break its bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,745 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 67,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 67,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,177 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to check some underbody components due to being covered by underbody guards

Fail 14 Mar 2016 52,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,407 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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YY12 COU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY12 COU, 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 YY12 COU registered?

YY12 COU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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