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OV12 MPZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,110 mi
Last recorded160,110 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 160,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 159,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 151,100 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 151,072 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 141,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 135,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 124,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,220 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,310 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,310 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 78,942 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 62,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 62,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 48,904 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 35,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MPZ 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 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 OV12 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

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

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