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VK12 GPU

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,361 mi
Last recorded54,361 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 GPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 54,361 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 54,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,686 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,224 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,980 miles

Rear Oil leaking from the differential

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 14,685 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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VK12 GPU is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,179cc 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 VK12 GPU, 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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VK12 GPU is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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