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LB61 LZF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,450 mi
Last recorded187,450 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 LZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 187,450 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to offside rear flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats fitted out in this vehicle ()

Fail 26 Aug 2025 187,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner bolt loose - chassis bracket where bolt goes through appears to be worn as well - needs further investigation (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe leading to offside rear flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No rear seats fitted out in this vehicle ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 179,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 179,250 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 179,250 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 167,041 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 162,801 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 162,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 161,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 156,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 145,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 145,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,746 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 133,834 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 133,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,807 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 100,297 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 100,297 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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LB61 LZF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB61 LZF, 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 LB61 LZF registered?

LB61 LZF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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