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GY61 KVU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,220 mi
Last recorded89,220 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 KVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 89,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 80,340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,121 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 73,121 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 68,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 65,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2018 57,132 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,117 miles

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

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

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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GY61 KVU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY61 KVU, 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

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What year was GY61 KVU registered?

GY61 KVU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is GY61 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 KVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY61 KVU have outstanding finance?

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