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1553 LJ

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,462 mi
Last recorded121,462 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport71,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1553 LJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 121,462 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 111,534 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,045 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Aug 2022 100,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 95,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,600 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,588 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 62,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,030 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Based on 1,655,051 MOT tests across 158,719 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,969
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
158,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,215
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13,842
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,636
position lamp(s) not working 10,456
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1553 LJ is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 71,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1553 LJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1553 LJ registered?

1553 LJ is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is 1553 LJ safe to buy?

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