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LJ61 CYM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,476 mi
Last recorded140,476 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 CYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 140,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 122,641 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,801 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,126 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,114 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

emissions not detected on test

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,709 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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LJ61 CYM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ61 CYM, 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 LJ61 CYM registered?

LJ61 CYM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is LJ61 CYM safe to buy?

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