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AV61 TFE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,948 mi
Last recorded159,948 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 TFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 159,948 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has slight hole put not allowing dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper most inner bush has play close to being excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cut no cords, almost bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 144,357 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 132,937 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked in a swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,892 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,052 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 98,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 98,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,902 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 80,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,059 miles

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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AV61 TFE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV61 TFE, 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 AV61 TFE registered?

AV61 TFE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AV61 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 TFE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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