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8656 PW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,252 mi
Last recorded107,252 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8656 PW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,222 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,532 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,588 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,462 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,185 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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8656 PW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 8656 PW, 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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What year was 8656 PW registered?

8656 PW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is 8656 PW safe to buy?

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