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OY12 CBO

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 CBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 75,777 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,164 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2024 74,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,147 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 70,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,240 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 64,239 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,952 miles

Rear rear seats and seat belts not tested

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 52,868 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,868 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,938 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm and possibly punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,817 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,189 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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OY12 CBO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY12 CBO, 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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OY12 CBO is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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