2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

5,862 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,862 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    246 marked dangerous
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    171 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    130 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    55 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes10.2%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Suspension6.8%
  4. Lights & electrics5.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,862 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).