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OU62 XLE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,807 mi
Last recorded192,807 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 XLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 192,807 miles

Offside Front C.V gator slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2026 192,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system Leaking at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front C.V gator slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2025 185,409 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 167,601 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 160,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 145,255 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 145,237 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 133,694 miles

Emissions not detected

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,853 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bend before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,404 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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OU62 XLE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU62 XLE, 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 OU62 XLE registered?

OU62 XLE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is OU62 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU62 XLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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