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FP61 UHC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,039 mi
Last recorded138,039 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 UHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 138,039 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes/hoses,etc. Coated,/ wax/oil product treated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,200 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 123,553 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 110,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 110,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,640 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,178 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,008 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,917 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,181 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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FP61 UHC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP61 UHC, 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 FP61 UHC registered?

FP61 UHC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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