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FT61 WYW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,836 mi
Last recorded136,836 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 WYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 136,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 123,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,346 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,669 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 110,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,063 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,452 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 80,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,262 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise both front wishbones rear bushs slight play

advise rear upper inner suspension arms bushs perished split and slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,680 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,446 miles

emissions to clean for smoke machine to obtain a reading

Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,955 miles

Noise from N/S/R brake

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FT61 WYW 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 81.3%.

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 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 FT61 WYW, 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 FT61 WYW registered?

FT61 WYW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for FT61 WYW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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