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LX12 OZG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,498 mi
Last recorded76,498 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,498 miles

Coolant below minimum.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (255/50R20) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant below minimum.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2mm to brake disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 73,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/50R20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,972 miles

Rear Third row seats stowed but seat belt condition checked.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,082 miles

Rear Third row seats stowed (seat belt condition checked).

Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,672 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 50,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,495 miles

O EMISSIONS MEASURED

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

zero emissions test result

Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,297 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting

zero emissions test result

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LX12 OZG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 OZG, 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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LX12 OZG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2012.

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