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A26 CET

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,294 mi
Last recorded162,294 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 CET
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,294 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 162,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 160,791 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 158,331 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 155,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 151,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 148,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 143,963 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 133,785 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,384 miles

rear discs corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,994 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear under vehicle (7.2.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center heat shield is damaged

engine cover fitted

os inner rack joint has slight play

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,228 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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A26 CET is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A26 CET, 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 A26 CET registered?

A26 CET is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A26 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 CET shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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