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RO12 OKV

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 OKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 144,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear seats removed

rear seat belt s removed

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2025 144,204 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault suspension light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 129,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 May 2024 129,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Taillight lens broken/holed with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubber split in half (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 106,944 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 106,942 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,850 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

emissions too clean

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,778 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,198 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 58,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,204 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,330 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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RO12 OKV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RO12 OKV, 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 RO12 OKV registered?

RO12 OKV is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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