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OV12 YDT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,826 mi
Last recorded197,826 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 YDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 197,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 181,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe which runs along upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe which runs along upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft support bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 167,188 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV gator starting to leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 151,862 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 151,004 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 121,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,480 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 95,471 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 80,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,260 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,476 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YDT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 YDT, 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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OV12 YDT is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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