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WD61 GAO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD61 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 137,761 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing rubber starting to split across the top part of the bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 85,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bearing rubber starting to split across the top part of the bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just above 1.6mm on the outer edge of tread within the centre 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 78,414 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 72,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,322 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,618 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,637 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 41,192 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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WD61 GAO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WD61 GAO, 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 WD61 GAO registered?

WD61 GAO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is WD61 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD61 GAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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