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R23 SWC

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 SWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,804 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 85,592 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 85,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,036 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,788 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 52,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 52,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Oil leak ()

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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R23 SWC is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R23 SWC, 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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What year was R23 SWC registered?

R23 SWC is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is R23 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 SWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R23 SWC have outstanding finance?

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