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973 RPD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration973 RPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,092 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,438 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,449 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,447 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,218 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 51,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,483 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 37,483 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,566 miles

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front tyres tread wearing low and uneven

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low and uneven

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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973 RPD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 973 RPD, 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 973 RPD registered?

973 RPD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is 973 RPD safe to buy?

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