2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · PJ61 YFM
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 107,271 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ61 YFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 107,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ61 YFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (PJ61 YFM) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
PJ61 YFM Mileage History
- 14/04/202395,287 mi
- 15/04/202498,131 mi+2,844 mi
- 18/04/202498,131 mi
- 30/04/2025103,834 mi+5,703 mi
- 05/05/2026107,271 mi+3,437 mi
Average of roughly 3,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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