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BT61 WXP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,078 mi
Last recorded172,078 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 WXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 172,078 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 172,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 156,103 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 150,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 150,765 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 143,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 135,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,227 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 127,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 114,364 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 114,364 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 100,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres worn slightly on the inner edges of the tread

all rear seats folded away at the time of the test

Fail 22 Aug 2016 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres worn slightly on the inner edges of the tread

all rear seats folded away at the time of the test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,328 miles

Front 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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BT61 WXP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT61 WXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT61 WXP registered?

BT61 WXP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BT61 WXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 WXP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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