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DB53 XJC

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque70,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 XJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Evoque
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 126,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank cover corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 13 May 2025 126,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank cover corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,484 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 104,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on outer edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,202 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,842 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,057 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rears ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,694 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?

Based on 1,338,871 MOT tests across 148,782 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,835
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
148,782
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,504
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DB53 XJC is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 70,339 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 Evoque fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB53 XJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DB53 XJC registered?

DB53 XJC is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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