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COW 66S

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,510 mi
Last recorded139,510 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOW 66S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 139,510 miles

both inner and outer sills at rear slight corrosion

both side steps corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2026 139,508 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative parking brake (1.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column free play in sliding joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heatshield loose

both inner and outer sills at rear slight corrosion

both side steps corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 129,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 129,727 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system excessively rough stiff in operation (2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play in rubber mounting (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 122,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slight leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting slightly split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 122,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slight leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting slightly split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 115,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,698 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 107,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 97,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,497 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/55/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,497 miles

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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COW 66S is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 COW 66S, 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.

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COW 66S is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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