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OV62 VVZ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,750 mi
Last recorded154,750 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 135,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 128,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess securing clip worn (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,960 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess securing clip worn (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 113,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,715 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 VVZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

OV62 VVZ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is OV62 VVZ safe to buy?

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