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AU12 SYE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,358 mi
Last recorded97,358 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 SYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 77,767 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,764 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 62,548 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,131 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 32,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 104V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,244 miles

3mm tread on both front tyres

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 SYE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU12 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

AU12 SYE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 SYE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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