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WN61 ZWZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,935 mi
Last recorded191,935 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 ZWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 191,935 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber centre bearing split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 189,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Dec 2023 187,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 185,309 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 185,308 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 170,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears along rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition both fronts (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 170,567 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears along rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition both fronts (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 142,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 142,186 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 121,540 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 85,117 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 67,705 miles

advise front tyres at 3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,533 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 49,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WN61 ZWZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN61 ZWZ, 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.

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WN61 ZWZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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