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4523 DG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,554 mi
Last recorded157,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4523 DG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 157,554 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 157,554 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 153,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 150,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 146,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 117,289 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 101,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,097 miles

front wipers show wear

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,855 miles

Front brake discs are corroded, pitted & lipped (n/s more-so)

Front tyres have worn low & close to the legal limit (o/s also torn in places)

O/s rear tyre just within legal the limit & n/s = approx: 3mm in depth

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 78,855 miles

Front brake discs are corroded, pitted & lipped (n/s more-so)

Front tyres have worn low & close to the legal limit (o/s also torn in places)

O/s rear tyre just within legal the limit & n/s = approx: 3mm in depth

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid i.e no water....(topped up) (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 74,237 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on the wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,767 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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4523 DG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 72,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4523 DG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4523 DG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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