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PY61 VLV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,914 mi
Last recorded161,914 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 VLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 161,914 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 156,546 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 158,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area-fuel dripping off under tray (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 149,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear seatbelts removed

Pass 12 Apr 2023 132,361 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear seat belts been removed

Fail 29 Mar 2023 131,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 121,346 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,566 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,076 miles

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

bonnet latches siezing

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,426 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 61,076 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 26,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,981 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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PY61 VLV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY61 VLV, 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 PY61 VLV registered?

PY61 VLV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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