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VE61 ZKD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,233 mi
Last recorded137,233 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 ZKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 137,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 127,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,482 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 99,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,047 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,122 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 ZKD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZKD, 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 ZKD registered?

VE61 ZKD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is VE61 ZKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 ZKD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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