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J66 GKS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,078 mi
Last recorded60,078 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 GKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 45,232 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 27,976 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 27,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,625 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,934 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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J66 GKS 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 J66 GKS, 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 J66 GKS registered?

J66 GKS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is J66 GKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 GKS 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.

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