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OV12 MXZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,998 mi
Last recorded168,998 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 MXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 168,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 162,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 157,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,217 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 146,217 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear at rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner and outer. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner and outer. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 120,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner and outer. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner and outer. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 102,623 miles

message on display (restricted power mode)

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 67,323 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn close to wear bar limitin center

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,435 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 MXZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

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

Is OV12 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 MXZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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