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GF62 OVM

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,782 mi
Last recorded145,782 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 OVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 145,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres nearing 2mm markers

Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,204 miles

Both side steps rusty and weak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light cluster damp inside (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,532 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sticking (1.2.1 (f))

both front side steps rusted and weak

parking brakes noisy

Fail 3 Jul 2024 124,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in inner corner of tread and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sticking (1.2.1 (f))

both front side steps rusted and weak

parking brakes noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light cluster damp inside (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 99,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 99,691 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,597 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 87,595 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,568 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,104 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,793 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,784 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 53,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,175 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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GF62 OVM 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 75%.

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 GF62 OVM, 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 GF62 OVM registered?

GF62 OVM is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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