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WJ12 OBX

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,570 mi
Last recorded144,570 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 OBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 144,570 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 144,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 137,127 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 137,125 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,082 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 125,082 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,527 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,818 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 102,816 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,273 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,750 miles

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

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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WJ12 OBX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ12 OBX, 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 WJ12 OBX registered?

WJ12 OBX is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 OBX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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