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OV12 NBE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,083 mi
Last recorded102,083 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NBE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,083 miles

Nearside Rear backing plate damaged

Offside Front backing plate missing

Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,723 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,453 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,773 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,235 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 83,211 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,547 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,547 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,484 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 48,648 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc inner faces slightly worn and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NBE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

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

Is OV12 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 NBE 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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