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OV62 VLR

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,364 mi
Last recorded110,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 110,364 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,421 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,277 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,644 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 85,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,170 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,167 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre valves cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,019 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 VLR 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 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 OV62 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

OV62 VLR is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is OV62 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 VLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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