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OV62 HXT

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 100,023 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread edges worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 90,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread edges worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 15 Aug 2022 86,428 miles

Offside Front Lower suspesion arm bush (rear) damp with oil

Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,222 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,815 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,957 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 70,957 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,262 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 28,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HXT 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 78.6%.

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 HXT, 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 HXT registered?

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

Is OV62 HXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 HXT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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