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JD51 MUD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD51 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,332 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 127,450 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 127,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 112,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,359 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 95,349 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 79,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,968 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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JD51 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 JD51 MUD, 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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What year was JD51 MUD registered?

JD51 MUD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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