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LV61 FGD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,276 mi
Last recorded98,276 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 FGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,276 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 88,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backplate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,368 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 58,192 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 58,191 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 55,453 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,382 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,531 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,850 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,987 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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LV61 FGD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LV61 FGD, 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 LV61 FGD registered?

LV61 FGD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is LV61 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 FGD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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