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AO12 DBZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,765 mi
Last recorded159,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 159,765 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 147,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front scored / edge lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 147,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front scored / edge lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 134,397 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,057 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 94,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 83,983 miles

Sill & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 73,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,030 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted zero emissions recorded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,884 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,413 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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AO12 DBZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 AO12 DBZ, 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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AO12 DBZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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