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OY12 VBG

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,260 mi
Last recorded190,260 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 190,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Pipes, By Rear Diff (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm, Inner Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 157,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 157,127 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front And Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front And Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working Offside Rear (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower Vehicle Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VBG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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