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OO03 MTD

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

114,867 mi
Last recorded114,867 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 MTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 114,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wiper defective

Pass 23 Oct 2025 74,644 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 113,444 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded, especially around the mounting clips for brake pipes so unable to see pie clearly

Wipers smear

Fail 13 Jun 2025 113,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wipers smear

All rear brake pipes corroded, especially around the mounting clips for brake pipes so unable to see pie clearly

Pass 23 Oct 2024 67,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 108,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2024 108,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge ,also tyre worn on inner edge. 255/55/r19. 111w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,795 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 93,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,813 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 80,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,465 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,747 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 46,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 51,569 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 40,417 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 33,318 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,947 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OO03 MTD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OO03 MTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OO03 MTD registered?

OO03 MTD is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is OO03 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO03 MTD shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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