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OV62 VWJ

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,716 mi
Last recorded124,716 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 124,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,832 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 111,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,774 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 105,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,539 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 VWJ 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

OV62 VWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is OV62 VWJ safe to buy?

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