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SJ05 SOS

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 SOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,646 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,034 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,168 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 27,621 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,271 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,818 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,552 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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SJ05 SOS is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ05 SOS, 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 SJ05 SOS registered?

SJ05 SOS is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SJ05 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 SOS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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