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JN55 COW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,875 mi
Last recorded152,875 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN55 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 128,667 miles

nearside rear back plate corroded

power steering pipe damp

Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (255/55/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (255/55/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 12 Sep 2022 86,059 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing outer rubber (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (255/55/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (255/55/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,078 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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JN55 COW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JN55 COW, 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 JN55 COW registered?

JN55 COW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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