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MG51 SEC

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,915 mi
Last recorded94,915 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 SEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 94,915 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 94,900 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,191 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 89,839 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,836 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,018 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 84,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge rest of tyre between 3 an 4mm but does have screw in outer edge of tread... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge rest of tyre between 3 an 4mm but does have screw in outer edge of tread... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,288 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 62,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,490 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 56,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread has deep cut but no signs of cords

Fail 28 Dec 2017 48,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread has deep cut but no signs of cords

Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,843 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,423 miles

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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MG51 SEC is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MG51 SEC, 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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MG51 SEC is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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