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OV12 CXS

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 CXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,973 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 80,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears in poor cond treads low on edges AD REPLACE TYRES SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,270 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust on inner sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust on inner sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front air spring corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front air spring corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master to flexi under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,097 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 70,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 67,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 65,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 60,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,685 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 38,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OV12 CXS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 OV12 CXS, 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 OV12 CXS registered?

OV12 CXS is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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