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5148 BH

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,846 mi
Last recorded106,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5148 BH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 106,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Corroded also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills(Inner). Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Service light illuminated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Plug/Wiring brace/plate (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 106,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. Corroded also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills(Inner). Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall slightly damaged/Scrubbed. (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (235/60/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Service light illuminated

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Plug/Wiring brace/plate (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 87,286 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,101 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,365 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,857 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,288 miles

all 4 tyres @3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 12,007 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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5148 BH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5148 BH, 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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5148 BH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 January 2012.

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