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VE61 ZKB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 ZKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 116,193 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 109,385 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 109,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,555 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 96,048 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,879 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 71,818 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,283 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,865 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,024 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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VE61 ZKB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE61 ZKB, 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 VE61 ZKB registered?

VE61 ZKB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is VE61 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 ZKB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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