2012 Land Rover Range Rover 4.4L Diesel · CES 164
2012 Land Rover Range Rover (4.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 150,420 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CES 164 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 150,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
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CES 164 MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (CES 164) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
CES 164 Mileage History
- 11/01/2024138,394 mi
- 12/01/2024138,397 mi+3 mi
- 07/01/2025146,540 mi+8,143 mi
- 07/01/2025146,540 mi
- 28/01/2026150,420 mi+3,880 mi
Average of roughly 5,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Air Suspension System FailuresSerious
The complex air suspension suffers from perished air bags, failing compressors, leaking valve blocks, and faulty height sensors. The "SUSPENSION INACTIVE" message commonly appears.
- Instrument Cluster FailureModerate
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