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BG05 BEN

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

145,368 mi
Last recorded145,368 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 145,368 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2025 254,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 137,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covers prevent full inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2024 137,836 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody covers prevent full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2024 242,621 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 242,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 128,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both flashing (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 215,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 120,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 111,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 111,393 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 197,460 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 197,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 166,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,957 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 129,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 87,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 103,774 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lense broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,638 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,284 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,284 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,384 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,035 miles

tested in wet condition

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BG05 BEN is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 73,442 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 BEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG05 BEN is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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