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OU62 XOS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,894 mi
Last recorded253,894 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 253,894 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. Recommend further (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Under bonnet sound deadening panel loose

Fuel tank shield corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Disc shield corroded/missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting All (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 241,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 213,216 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 161,823 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 161,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 142,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,505 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 72,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,494 miles

Front tyres edge wear (bald)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,287 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 19,976 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 18,347 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 XOS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

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

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