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BX61 VZH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,452 mi
Last recorded121,452 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 VZH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 121,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,905 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,499 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,982 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,914 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,537 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,875 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,223 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,580 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,845 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 7 May 2015 34,951 miles

Dog cage in rear with 2nd row seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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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BX61 VZH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BX61 VZH, 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 BX61 VZH registered?

BX61 VZH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is BX61 VZH safe to buy?

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