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OV62 RPO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,882 mi
Last recorded183,882 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 RPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 183,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 183,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arms , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 174,544 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 166,701 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 lamp not working- has LED unit fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 155,857 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 150,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 148,419 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 148,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,006 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,006 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,150 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,648 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 58,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of 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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OV62 RPO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

OV62 RPO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is OV62 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 RPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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