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OU62 XUR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,572 mi
Last recorded129,572 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,572 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion present and chassis

Fail 3 Feb 2026 129,551 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion present and chassis

Pass 10 Dec 2024 125,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of arm in arch marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi cover touching body but not damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top on arm in arch marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underbody corrosion

side step mounts corroded

undertrays fitted and shields front to rear

Fail 9 Dec 2024 125,046 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top of arm in arch marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear brake flexi cover touching body but not damaged

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top on arm in arch marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,805 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 93,804 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear and o.s.f tyres bald on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,061 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,751 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,265 miles

Front hydro bushes excessive play

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,520 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 XUR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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