Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 235 vehicles, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A (2012)

235 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.2% first-time pass rate

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A

CarHunch analysed 235 real MOT records for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2012 Range Rover Sport HSE SDV6 has a serious reliability problem: only 42.3% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare (0%), but the bad news is that when these vehicles fail, they fail hard—averaging 0.46 failures per test.

With a median mileage of 93,091 miles at around 12 years old, these Range Rovers are running at typical wear levels, yet they're still struggling through MOT. The near-total absence of advisories (0.0 per vehicle) suggests failures are sudden and structural rather than creeping degradation, which points to expensive component breakdowns—most likely diesel engine or transmission issues typical of this generation. Before buying one, budget £1,500–£3,000 for major work and have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist diesel mechanic, not a generalist.

We have limited data for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

84.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.46

Over 3.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

93k

Middle half: 72k–105k

For context

These stats describe 235 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 235 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,902 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 33.6%

640

Grey 25.4%

484

White 18.3%

348

Red 8.4%

160

Blue 7.3%

138

Silver 3.2%

Gold 2.5%

Brown 0.5%

Green 0.4%

Bronze 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

93,091

typical

71,545

low mileage

105,257

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A vehicles fall between 71,545 and 105,257 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 71,545 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 71,545–105,257 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 As sit.

⚠ Over 142,096 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 A — Still on the Road

Most 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Sdv6 As are still being driven.

58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.46

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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