2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · JA51 COW
2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 146,214 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA51 COW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 146,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA51 COW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Discovery (JA51 COW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
JA51 COW Mileage History
- 11/08/2023129,783 mi
- 23/08/2024138,001 mi+8,218 mi
- 21/08/2025141,198 mi+3,197 mi
- 22/08/2025141,198 mi
- 27/08/2026146,214 mi+5,016 mi
Average of roughly 5,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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