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RJ61 WDV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 WDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 94,759 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 90,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 58,989 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 51,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 35,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,331 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,617 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,474 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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RJ61 WDV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDV, 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 RJ61 WDV registered?

RJ61 WDV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is RJ61 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 WDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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