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LV12 OGE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,333 mi
Last recorded187,333 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 187,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 179,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 169,703 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 169,703 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear top arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 156,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,527 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 127,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine/transmission undertrays missing

Fail 19 Jan 2021 127,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine/transmission undertrays missing

Pass 2 Feb 2020 110,709 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,611 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 96,702 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 71,372 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 71,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,773 miles

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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LV12 OGE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV12 OGE, 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 LV12 OGE registered?

LV12 OGE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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