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OY62 SVA

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 SVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre split and perished outer shoulder (very poor condition)

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,835 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,259 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,256 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge with a deep cut

Fail 11 Aug 2022 60,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge with a deep cut

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,832 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,856 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 48,220 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 48,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted + securing bolt missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,896 miles

Engine oil temperature not taken. No dipstick fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,774 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 37,774 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,703 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 SVA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVA, 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 OY62 SVA registered?

OY62 SVA is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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