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AK61 XSZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 98,387 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,843 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam and 2 rear dog lead fittings ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sidesteps corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 84,138 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 77,906 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 71,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,481 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 65,475 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,667 miles

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

Rear tailgate door not openable

Pass 9 Jan 2018 40,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has play in a pin/bush,strong advice

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has play in a pin/bush,strong advice

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,993 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,551 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 21,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK61 XSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK61 XSZ, 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 AK61 XSZ registered?

AK61 XSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is AK61 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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