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SM12 VGV

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,234 mi
Last recorded105,234 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,234 miles

Front both front cv gaitors poor

Rear brake pads on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2024 88,906 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,201 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both side (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,505 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,504 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,038 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 58,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe between flexi hoses- (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe between flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both brake discs very badly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 58,980 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe between flexi hoses- (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe between flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both brake discs very badly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,015 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 37,857 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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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SM12 VGV is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM12 VGV, 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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SM12 VGV is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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