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OV62 XZE

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,108 mi
Last recorded97,108 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 97,108 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 84,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 76,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake has a rotational noise, possible handbrake shoes, would need investigation,possible repair required.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake has a rotational noise, possible handbrake shoes, would need investigation,possible repair required.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

adult belt cant be inspected due to baby seat both rear

Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 42,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 26,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,777 miles

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

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 XZE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

OV62 XZE is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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