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AO12 XAY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 117,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,639 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 89,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,862 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 69,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,057 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XAY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XAY, 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 AO12 XAY registered?

AO12 XAY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is AO12 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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