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VN61 UWU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,332 mi
Last recorded105,332 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 UWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 105,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,019 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 101,019 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,405 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,028 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,621 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 74,094 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,031 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,281 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,103 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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VN61 UWU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN61 UWU, 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

How do I check the history of VN61 UWU?

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What year was VN61 UWU registered?

VN61 UWU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is VN61 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 UWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN61 UWU have outstanding finance?

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