2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · YH12 MDU
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 160,812 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH12 MDU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 160,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH12 MDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (YH12 MDU) between April 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YH12 MDU Mileage History
- 27/04/201514,673 mi
- 28/04/201621,870 mi+7,197 mi
- 28/04/201734,007 mi+12,137 mi
- 01/05/201848,936 mi+14,929 mi
- 08/05/201965,974 mi+17,038 mi
- 10/05/201966,019 mi+45 mi
- 29/09/202091,344 mi+25,325 mi
- 30/09/202091,344 mi
- 18/01/2022102,464 mi+11,120 mi
- 27/01/2022102,465 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2023124,915 mi+22,450 mi
- 09/01/2023124,915 mi
- 03/01/2024143,798 mi+18,883 mi
- 04/01/2024143,798 mi
- 08/02/2025154,140 mi+10,342 mi
- 26/02/2026160,812 mi+6,672 mi
- 27/02/2026160,812 mi
Average of roughly 13,483 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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