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LJ61 ZSP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 4399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,021 mi
Last recorded148,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 ZSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 148,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 138,687 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 ZSP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 4,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 LJ61 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

LJ61 ZSP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is LJ61 ZSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ61 ZSP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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