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VN61 VCF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 VCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,469 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged and has water ingress

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,983 miles

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,735 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 63,058 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear unable to check seatbelts

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four - Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,724 miles

child seat fitted at time of test restricting full test of seatbelts

Pass 23 Dec 2014 25,505 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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VN61 VCF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCF, 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 VN61 VCF registered?

VN61 VCF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is VN61 VCF safe to buy?

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