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YY12 NVZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 NVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 125,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 120,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,047 miles

vehicle has a amber warning symbol indicating limited performance ?, no specific reference.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,037 miles

movement in n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushs

slight movement in rear suspension arm bushs

surface corrosion on all of chassis and suspension arms

uneven wear on both front tyres and cracking between treads

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,212 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,327 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe runs from n/s to the o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe runs from n/s to the o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,253 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NVZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YY12 NVZ, 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 YY12 NVZ registered?

YY12 NVZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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