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526 ARR

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,493 mi
Last recorded66,493 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration526 ARR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 66,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 65,984 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,274 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 65,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,304 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,581 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,632 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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526 ARR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 526 ARR, 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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How do I check the history of 526 ARR?

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What year was 526 ARR registered?

526 ARR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is 526 ARR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 526 ARR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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