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OU62 XLJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 XLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 132,947 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,947 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 115,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,459 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted engine covers fitted rear wiper blade torn

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 XLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU62 XLJ, 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 OU62 XLJ registered?

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

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