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WX61 RXM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Purple Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,963 mi
Last recorded58,963 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 RXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,963 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 58,885 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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WX61 RXM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Purple with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WX61 RXM, 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 WX61 RXM registered?

WX61 RXM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is WX61 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX61 RXM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX61 RXM have outstanding finance?

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