2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · KJ55 KEL
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 75,966 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 KEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 75,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 KEL 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 (KJ55 KEL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
KJ55 KEL Mileage History
- 12/07/202370,108 mi
- 19/07/202473,432 mi+3,324 mi
- 19/07/202473,432 mi
- 16/07/202574,532 mi+1,100 mi
- 22/07/202675,966 mi+1,434 mi
Average of roughly 1,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- TDV6/SDV6 Crankshaft FailureSerious
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