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GF61 YTH

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,382 mi
Last recorded165,382 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 YTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 165,382 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2024 156,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 148,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 138,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,349 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning light on.

Engine warning light on.

Washer fluid light on.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wear inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 58,876 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering tie rod. (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wear inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 35,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YTH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF61 YTH, 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

How do I check the history of GF61 YTH?

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What year was GF61 YTH registered?

GF61 YTH is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is GF61 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 YTH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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