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78 GR

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,954 mi
Last recorded53,954 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport71,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 GR
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 53,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 46,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 46,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture MID TO REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture MID TO REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,928 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 38,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TWO FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 35,882 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 33,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,131 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,233 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 23,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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78 GR is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 78 GR, 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 78 GR registered?

78 GR is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is 78 GR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 GR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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