2012 Land Rover Range Rover 2.2L Diesel · VB53 WBA
2012 Land Rover Range Rover (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 135,398 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VB53 WBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 135,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VB53 WBA 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 (VB53 WBA) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
VB53 WBA Mileage History
- 01/07/2022121,948 mi
- 24/07/2023129,657 mi+7,709 mi
- 17/08/2024130,780 mi+1,123 mi
- 05/08/2025132,924 mi+2,144 mi
- 05/08/2026135,398 mi+2,474 mi
Average of roughly 3,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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
The combined instrument pack fails through cracked solder joints on the PCB, causing gauge loss, pixel dropout, missing fuel/coolant readings and false warning lamps.
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