2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · YC62 YHR
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 130,906 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC62 YHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 130,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC62 YHR 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 YHR) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC62 YHR Mileage History
- 05/12/2022124,343 mi
- 06/12/2022124,343 mi
- 07/12/2023126,530 mi+2,187 mi
- 09/12/2024129,694 mi+3,164 mi
- 12/12/2025130,906 mi+1,212 mi
Average of roughly 2,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 3.0 SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Sudden, catastrophic failure of the crankshaft or main bearings, requiring a replacement engine.
- Inlet Manifold CrackingModerate
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm WearModerate
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