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OV62 HTP

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,011 mi
Last recorded146,011 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 146,011 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,768 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side-wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 125,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side-wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,406 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,400 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 110,655 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 110,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 97,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen chip

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 84,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,166 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 70,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,635 miles

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 HTP 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 64.3%.

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 HTP, 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 HTP registered?

OV62 HTP is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is OV62 HTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 HTP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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