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OE61 DLJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 DLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,271 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 69,255 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 66,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,706 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 63,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,753 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,595 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 49,210 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front o rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front o rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front o rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front o rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,984 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,207 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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OE61 DLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE61 DLJ, 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 OE61 DLJ registered?

OE61 DLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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