2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0L Diesel · M26 GAB
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 129,545 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M26 GAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 129,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M26 GAB 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 (M26 GAB) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
M26 GAB Mileage History
- 29/07/2022105,013 mi
- 10/08/2023116,853 mi+11,840 mi
- 24/10/2023118,077 mi+1,224 mi
- 10/10/2024123,163 mi+5,086 mi
- 02/10/2025129,545 mi+6,382 mi
Average of roughly 7,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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