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PK61 HKZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,696 mi
Last recorded163,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 HKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 163,696 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 163,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 152,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 141,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

fuel tank protector corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,982 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 120,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 98,594 miles

Unable to check rear most seats due to dog cage

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,798 miles

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

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

Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,258 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 25,359 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 25,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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PK61 HKZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK61 HKZ, 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 PK61 HKZ registered?

PK61 HKZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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