Land Rover Range Rover Westminster Tdv8 A (2012)
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster Tdv8 A
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster Tdv8 A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2012 Range Rover Westminster is a genuine reliability concern: just 44.6% pass first time, nearly half the UK average of 80%, with almost three-quarters of a failure per vehicle on average. The diesel engines show no advantage either, posting an identical 44.3% pass rate, and while dangerous defects are rare at 0%, the sheer volume of mechanical failures makes this a high-maintenance proposition.
At 95,730 miles median (typical for a 12-year-old), these vehicles are falling apart mechanically rather than simply aging poorly. The absence of any advisories suggests problems are serious enough to trip outright failures—mainly suspension, transmission, and diesel engine components—so budget for significant repair costs if you buy one. Get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist and have a mechanic assess the suspension and gearbox condition before committing.
What to check before buying a 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster Tdv8 A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 102 | 44.3% | 0.72 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster Tdv8 A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster Tdv8 A vehicles fall between 76,766 and 119,151 miles.
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Westminster Tdv8 A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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