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GL61 VJK

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,903 mi
Last recorded136,903 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 VJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 136,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,118 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 116,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 107,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very at/close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 98,802 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside registration plate lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush soft and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very at/close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 82,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,623 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,951 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2017 24,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,523 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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GL61 VJK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 GL61 VJK, 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 GL61 VJK registered?

GL61 VJK is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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