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AJ61 PGZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,801 mi
Last recorded178,801 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 PGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 178,801 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 170,680 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 154,029 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 154,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 140,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 114,169 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,669 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,669 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AJ61 PGZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 PGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ61 PGZ registered?

AJ61 PGZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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