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RJ61 LYG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,406 mi
Last recorded182,406 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 LYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 182,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 175,456 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 175,435 miles

Front Body has an unsafe modification Non-detachable mascot fitted to bonnet. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 154,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 133,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,846 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 117,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Showing/illuminating on the Instrument cluster. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,350 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ61 LYG 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 78.6%.

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 RJ61 LYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ61 LYG registered?

RJ61 LYG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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