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OV62 BWE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,777 mi
Last recorded134,777 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 BWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 134,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 114,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,511 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 91,570 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,567 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,814 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,893 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,846 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 26,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OV62 BWE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV62 BWE, 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 OV62 BWE registered?

OV62 BWE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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