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AB08 COX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,880 mi
Last recorded202,880 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 COX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 202,880 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 202,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 189,001 miles

Nearside Front Door lock intermitant with central locking

Pass 13 Feb 2024 177,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 165,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 154,619 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 148,911 miles

poss anti freeze leaking osf engine under tray

Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 127,533 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 127,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,072 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,302 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 105,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,157 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,565 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 57,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,399 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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AB08 COX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AB08 COX, 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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AB08 COX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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