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M12 OGB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,183 mi
Last recorded138,183 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 OGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 138,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable guide worn

Fail 25 Apr 2025 138,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable guide worn

Pass 17 Apr 2024 125,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake cable guide bracket worn

Offside parking brake cable guide bracket worn

Pass 5 May 2023 112,218 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 106,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 93,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 93,581 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 86,042 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 86,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,044 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 76,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,443 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 56,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,041 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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M12 OGB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M12 OGB, 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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M12 OGB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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