2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · YY61 HGK
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 170,145 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY61 HGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 170,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
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YY61 HGK 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 (YY61 HGK) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YY61 HGK Mileage History
- 05/06/2023117,380 mi
- 05/06/2024136,024 mi+18,644 mi
- 04/06/2025155,095 mi+19,071 mi
- 05/06/2025155,106 mi+11 mi
- 01/06/2026170,145 mi+15,039 mi
Average of roughly 17,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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