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OU62 XSZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,790 mi
Last recorded194,790 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 XSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 194,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 182,742 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 182,742 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 147,271 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack coming up from the lower left side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 147,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack coming up from the lower left side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,445 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,720 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 113,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper parking brake cable hock (pig tail) worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both at 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in

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 XSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

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

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