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J5 BRU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 BRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 112,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 110,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 108,547 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,374 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,880 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,021 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 59,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,597 miles

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

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

Rear Inner both rear tyres low iner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,001 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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J5 BRU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J5 BRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 BRU registered?

J5 BRU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is J5 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BRU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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