2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · BU11 TJT
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 59,200 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU11 TJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 59,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU11 TJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (BU11 TJT) between April 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
BU11 TJT Mileage History
- 30/04/202453,127 mi
- 25/09/202453,218 mi+91 mi
- 11/09/202557,179 mi+3,961 mi
- 11/09/202557,179 mi
- 23/10/202659,200 mi+2,021 mi
Average of roughly 2,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
Catastrophic crankshaft or bearing failure on the 2.7 and 3.0 diesel engines, often occurring without warning and requiring a complete engine replacement.
- Air Suspension and EPB FailuresModerate
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