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K33 JOW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,287 mi
Last recorded143,287 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 JOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 143,287 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 143,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Back rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 115,195 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Back rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 102,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 54,932 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 54,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,940 miles

EML on dash

Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,940 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,226 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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K33 JOW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K33 JOW, 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 K33 JOW registered?

K33 JOW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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