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VW51 JUE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,926 mi
Last recorded189,926 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 JUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 189,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2024 167,065 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 166,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 151,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 151,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,225 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,686 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,156 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 103,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on both edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,648 miles

child seats fitted at time of test

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2015 43,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted at time of test

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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VW51 JUE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VW51 JUE, 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 VW51 JUE registered?

VW51 JUE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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