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JN53 KOS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,006 mi
Last recorded154,006 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN53 KOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2026 154,006 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 141,768 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 136,582 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,960 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2021 124,317 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,678 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 47,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle unit (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

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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JN53 KOS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 JN53 KOS, 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 JN53 KOS registered?

JN53 KOS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is JN53 KOS safe to buy?

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