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OV12 TSO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 142,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 139,296 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 20 Jan 2023 139,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,511 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear brake pipes staring to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,698 miles

Offside side step bent and trim adrift

Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside side step bent and trim adrift

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,142 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,467 miles

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHS ARE WORN AND HAVE MOVEMENT (COMPLETE LOWER ARMS)

NSF TYRE HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD

NSR TYRE HAS 2X DEEP CUTS IN TREAD AND HAS NAIL IN CENTNE OF TYRE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,467 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Arch trim (6.1.C.1)

FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHS ARE WORN AND HAVE MOVEMENT (COMPLETE LOWER ARMS)

NSF TYRE HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD

NSR TYRE HAS 2X DEEP CUTS IN TREAD AND HAS NAIL IN CENTNE OF TYRE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,501 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 42,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TSO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

OV12 TSO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is OV12 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 TSO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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