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VU61 THN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,292 mi
Last recorded91,292 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 THN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,292 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front door mirror glass damaged but still provides view to rear

Rear chassis section slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,357 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 69,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,700 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,916 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 41,048 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,032 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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VU61 THN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VU61 THN, 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 VU61 THN registered?

VU61 THN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is VU61 THN safe to buy?

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