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W21 JBD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 JBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 146,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 138,316 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 138,310 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 135,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp dull

Offside Rear number plate lamp inoperative

corrosion in rear floor

corrosion in rear upper wishbones

Fail 22 Feb 2023 135,267 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose -over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp dull

Offside Rear number plate lamp inoperative

corrosion in rear floor

corrosion in rear upper wishbones

Pass 23 Feb 2022 130,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 130,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,146 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,496 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 110,911 miles

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 20 Apr 2018 97,021 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,253 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 35,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 35,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W21 JBD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 W21 JBD, 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 W21 JBD registered?

W21 JBD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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