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AU12 MFA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 MFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 103,125 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 103,124 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))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 95,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 90,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,255 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 76,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 69,286 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 69,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2020 61,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 46,391 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 46,391 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 38,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 22,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 22,713 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU12 MFA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 MFA, 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 AU12 MFA registered?

AU12 MFA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is AU12 MFA safe to buy?

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