2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · YN12 MKZ
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 154,307 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN12 MKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 154,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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YN12 MKZ 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 (YN12 MKZ) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
YN12 MKZ Mileage History
- 26/07/2022131,700 mi
- 26/07/2023136,276 mi+4,576 mi
- 23/07/2024141,573 mi+5,297 mi
- 22/07/2025147,658 mi+6,085 mi
- 07/07/2026154,307 mi+6,649 mi
Average of roughly 5,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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