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MJ61 WDD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,175 mi
Last recorded157,175 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 WDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 157,175 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 154,450 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 154,443 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 152,185 miles

Both mirror covers missing

Inner steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2021 136,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19-111v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 122,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19-111v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19-111v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 122,800 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Inner brake pads (front) appear more worn than outer - check regularly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19-111v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-55-19-111v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement account for tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,900 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 102,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,154 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside side step corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,926 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,449 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 67,521 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,020 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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MJ61 WDD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MJ61 WDD, 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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MJ61 WDD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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