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OV12 MVT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,431 mi
Last recorded150,431 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 150,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 141,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 132,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 123,485 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 123,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 114,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 114,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,542 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,124 miles

Front brake pads below 1/2 worn

Large deep to osr tyres inner sidewall but not exposing the cords

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,725 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 32,723 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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 MVT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV12 MVT registered?

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

Is OV12 MVT safe to buy?

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