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OY62 GZB

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,620 mi
Last recorded65,620 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 GZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 65,620 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 61,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,387 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 58,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 54,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 48,433 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 24,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,463 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 20,463 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,422 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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OY62 GZB 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 78.6%.

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 OY62 GZB, 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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OY62 GZB is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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