Abstract: The device for measuring a physical quantity associated with the rotation of a member includes a metal disc, integral with the rotating member, provided with at least one aperture forming a reference point. In addition, this device includes a fixed assembly for detecting the reference point, with at least one magnetic proximity detector and a part for checking that this detector is operating correctly, this being fixed outside the magnetic detector, without electrical contact or connection with the latter. The checking part has at least one conducting turn which surrounds an active end of the detector and is connected to modify its state by short-circuiting this turn or by supplying it with current.