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BO12 BOW

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO12 BOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 108,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 108,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,875 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 100,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,503 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,536 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 58,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Unable to check if seat back secures in upright position

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 28 Sep 2017 47,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt buckle (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Unable to check if seat back secures in upright position

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BO12 BOW is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 BO12 BOW, 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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BO12 BOW is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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