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GF61 TLN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 TLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 142,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 142,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 125,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 121,038 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,815 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,820 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 56,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,810 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 46,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear 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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GF61 TLN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 GF61 TLN, 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 GF61 TLN registered?

GF61 TLN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is GF61 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 TLN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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