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HN61 VZE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 86,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 82,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,424 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,087 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,204 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,029 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,352 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,371 miles

both front tyres wearing low.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 34,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing low.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 27,783 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edge slightly.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,783 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edge slightly.

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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HN61 VZE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 HN61 VZE, 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 HN61 VZE registered?

HN61 VZE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is HN61 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 VZE 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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