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VK62 BYN

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,261 mi
Last recorded116,261 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 BYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,261 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edges worn. Inner edge excessively worn and close to wearing through!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge excessively worn, close to wearing through !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 109,107 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nozzle missing from jet (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank guard/shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edges worn. Inner edge excessively worn and close to wearing through!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge excessively worn, close to wearing through !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to blown bulb (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure balljoint retaining bolt head missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,744 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 73,744 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont clip into the buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,680 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,397 miles

Front Tyre's 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,517 miles

FUEL TANK SUPPORTS CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

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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VK62 BYN is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK62 BYN, 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 VK62 BYN registered?

VK62 BYN is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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