2012 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · SP62 ODS
2012 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 121,618 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP62 ODS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 121,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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SP62 ODS MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Discovery (SP62 ODS) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
SP62 ODS Mileage History
- 10/09/202285,238 mi
- 09/09/202395,640 mi+10,402 mi
- 26/09/2024108,282 mi+12,642 mi
- 19/08/2025121,618 mi+13,336 mi
Average of roughly 12,375 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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