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A3 EDP

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,102 mi
Last recorded161,102 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 161,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,082 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 147,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mill and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 141,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle thread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 133,197 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 133,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 123,293 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,451 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 115,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,429 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Fail 21 Oct 2016 60,766 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working hi-level stop light (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,218 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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A3 EDP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A3 EDP, 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 A3 EDP registered?

A3 EDP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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