2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · OV62 BUO
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 122,986 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV62 BUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 122,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV62 BUO Mileage History
- 17/10/2023106,452 mi
- 18/10/2023106,453 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2025114,937 mi+8,484 mi
- 09/05/2026122,986 mi+8,049 mi
- 09/05/2026122,986 mi
Average of roughly 6,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 BUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (OV62 BUO) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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