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JR56 TAN

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,301 mi
Last recorded181,301 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR56 TAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 181,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 170,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 152,340 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 152,219 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 135,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 135,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush aqua bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush aqua bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,598 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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JR56 TAN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JR56 TAN, 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 JR56 TAN registered?

JR56 TAN is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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