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GAZ 6985

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,129 mi
Last recorded148,129 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 6985
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 148,129 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 158,099 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 155,471 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 140,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 135,921 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,612 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 125,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure o/s n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 121,026 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal pipe in between ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal pipe in between ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 112,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of pair (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal pipe in between ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal pipe in between ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,522 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 79,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GAZ 6985 is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GAZ 6985, 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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GAZ 6985 is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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