2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · LB61 EXU
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 166,320 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB61 EXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 166,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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LB61 EXU 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 (LB61 EXU) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))”.
LB61 EXU Mileage History
- 06/09/2023113,999 mi
- 03/09/2024131,654 mi+17,655 mi
- 02/09/2025144,941 mi+13,287 mi
- 04/09/2025144,941 mi
- 04/09/2026166,320 mi+21,379 mi
Average of roughly 17,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Range Rover Sport Mk1 (L320)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Dynamic Response LeaksModerate
The active anti-roll bars leak fluid from the actuators, which is an expensive fix.
- 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
Air suspension bags leak and compressors fail. The electronic parking brake actuator seizes causing screeching or rear wheels locking on.
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