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OV62 VNF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,809 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 89,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 83,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 83,873 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested excessive fuel leak, unable to safely carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Central Fuel system component leaking leaking from above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive fuel leak, insafe to carry out emissions test (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 76,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges and cut in sidewall, cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 76,603 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges and cut in sidewall, cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 70,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,829 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,699 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,741 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,807 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,912 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 31,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside wiper blade split but clears effectively

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 VNF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNF, 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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OV62 VNF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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The MOT history for OV62 VNF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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