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AF12 RWE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,585 mi
Last recorded199,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 199,585 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 199,585 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 192,689 miles

steering noisy in operation

Fail 19 Nov 2024 192,539 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering noisy in operation

Pass 27 Nov 2023 185,320 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 185,212 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 176,592 miles

front tyres 3mm-3.5mm

rear inner brake pads 3/4 worn

rear tyres 2.5mm-3mm

Pass 6 Nov 2021 163,840 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 4 Nov 2020 150,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 129,428 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 128,618 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,906 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 May 2017 91,449 miles

diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain reading

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2016 71,361 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too low to obtain a metered reading.

Pass 7 May 2015 51,621 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 51,576 miles

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

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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AF12 RWE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 AF12 RWE, 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 AF12 RWE registered?

AF12 RWE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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