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WJ12 DBU

2012 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,063 mi
Last recorded127,063 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover73,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,063 miles

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

front sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Jan 2025 114,265 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,547 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 93,044 miles

Front brake pads down to 3.5mm approx

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,015 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,716 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 86,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,816 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 60,883 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,465 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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WJ12 DBU is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,367cc 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 WJ12 DBU, 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 WJ12 DBU registered?

WJ12 DBU is a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is WJ12 DBU safe to buy?

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