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OV12 MUU

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 MUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 154,278 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 154,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 142,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 142,910 miles

Steering column shaft deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 130,177 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 130,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 118,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 109,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 97,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes above rear diff corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 97,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes above rear diff corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,837 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,302 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 76,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 56,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 48,744 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 48,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,449 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit near bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 21,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,427 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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OV12 MUU is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

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

Is OV12 MUU safe to buy?

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