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VE61 ZKJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,914 mi
Last recorded105,914 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,914 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 105,735 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 92,850 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))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,102 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 81,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,283 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,314 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 56,175 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

Offside Front top position lamp not working near indicator

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,446 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,826 miles

eml on

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,220 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 26,220 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front wipers starting to split

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

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

Rear wiper split

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 ZKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE61 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

VE61 ZKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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