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OV12 EOW

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 EOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 164,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 161,854 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 157,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 150,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,204 miles

Side Steps Corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 143,446 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 136,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear ( knocking when braking/speed bumps but has a bolt through it so it can not fall off or come loose ) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cuts not deep enough to reach or expose the cords or ply

Nearside Rear tyre has lots of small cuts not deep enough to reach or expose the cords or ply

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear ( knocking when braking/speed bumps but has a bolt through it so it can not fall off or come loose ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has lots of small cuts not deep enough to reach or expose the cords or ply

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,944 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 85,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 11 May 2016 85,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pad wear indicator indicates a fault

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2015 55,789 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked but can still be read

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 EOW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OV12 EOW, 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 EOW registered?

OV12 EOW is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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The MOT history for OV12 EOW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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