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LV61 XVR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 XVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 118,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 114,383 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses(metal pipe parts) corroding, covered in grease (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush , (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 112,599 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose slight twisted

slight play in both front inner tracking arms

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords pirelli 255/50/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f brake flexi hose slight twisted

slight play in both front inner tracking arms

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,091 miles

slight play to both inner tracking arms

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,212 miles

o/s/r child seat fitted

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding , covered in grease (above axle)

Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front wishbone bushes slight weep of fluid.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,550 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,113 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,400 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 XVR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV61 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

LV61 XVR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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