2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · YC62 LJN
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 122,036 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC62 LJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 122,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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YC62 LJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (YC62 LJN) between January 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YC62 LJN Mileage History
- 13/01/2025115,764 mi
- 01/04/2026121,147 mi+5,383 mi
- 02/07/2026122,031 mi+884 mi
- 07/07/2026122,034 mi+3 mi
- 16/07/2026122,036 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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