Land Rover Unknown (2012)

426 real MOT outcomes analysed • 4.2% first-time pass rate

2012 Land Rover Unknown

CarHunch analysed 426 real MOT records for the 2012 Land Rover Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 75.8% below UK average
4.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
53,294
typical mileage
41,806–67,547 middle half
0.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.03
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2012 Land Rover Unknown

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 (53%) 227 3.8% 0.03
Petrol (43%) 183 3.9% 0.02
Electric Diesel (3%) 14 0% 0
Diesel (0%) 2 87.5% 0.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Land Rover Unknown 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.

41,806
low mileage
53,294
typical
67,547
high mileage

Half of all 2012 Land Rover Unknown vehicles fall between 41,806 and 67,547 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.03
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Land Rover Unknown

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 22.6%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 12.9%
    Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
  • 12.9%
    Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
  • 9.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 9.7%
    Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 9.7%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.5%
    Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect
  • 6.5%
    High level stop lamp not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.

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