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AO12 XBD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,769 mi
Last recorded177,769 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 177,769 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 164,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 155,182 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 148,485 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 131,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 121,109 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,441 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,213 miles

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

Offside wing mirror trim cover missing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside wing mirror trim cover missing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XBD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 XBD, 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 XBD registered?

AO12 XBD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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