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AK61 XTA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,914 mi
Last recorded136,914 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 136,914 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 125,433 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 112,678 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,350 miles

Nearside Front plastic arch missing but no sharp edges

emisions t clean to detect

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,461 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 60,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Have adjusted nearside headlight. This will need rechecking after rear suspension bush replacement as headlight adjuster located at this part.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XTA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

AK61 XTA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is AK61 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 XTA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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