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AO13 LKM

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,094 mi
Last recorded175,094 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 LKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 175,094 miles

Damage to offside rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 175,093 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to offside rear

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 168,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 162,938 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged back belt torn/damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside bonnet latch not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 157,554 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 157,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 156,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 146,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,995 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 71,001 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 44,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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AO13 LKM is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 AO13 LKM, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO13 LKM is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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