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OV62 VTG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,303 mi
Last recorded187,303 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 187,303 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 173,686 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 161,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 161,608 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Brake pipe connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Brake pipe connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 151,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 139,779 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage of oil from steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both rear Brake drum back plate has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 126,564 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 121,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,272 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 97,587 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,872 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,786 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,158 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 35,917 miles

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

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 VTG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

OV62 VTG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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