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SW61 VWL

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,093 mi
Last recorded137,093 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 137,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 133,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 133,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded.

Rear Suspension corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 118,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 111,562 miles

Chip in screen

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 102,124 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 90,605 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2020 90,605 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 80,620 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,574 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Tyres are running under inflated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,071 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,424 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 42,424 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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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SW61 VWL is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SW61 VWL, 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 SW61 VWL registered?

SW61 VWL is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 January 2012.

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