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HD12 OFG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,609 mi
Last recorded201,609 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 OFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 201,609 miles

n/s/f wheel arch cover missing

Fail 28 May 2026 201,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel arch cover missing

Pass 2 Jul 2024 186,743 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 186,742 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions side wall also damaged & small split 285/55/22 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/55/19 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 186,735 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot leaking

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 180,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk cover missing But not affecting the function

Fail 11 Feb 2023 180,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk cover missing But not affecting the function

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 160,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 26 Mar 2020 157,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,440 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic covers fitted in engine bay and on underside of vehicle obscuring the view of some testable items.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 135,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic covers fitted in engine bay and on underside of vehicle obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 115,335 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,335 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,450 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 69,444 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,029 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

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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HD12 OFG 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 58.8%.

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 HD12 OFG, 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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HD12 OFG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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