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AU12 XDS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,731 mi
Last recorded42,731 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,731 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides at joint for rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 40,294 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 37,878 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 35,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 29,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,372 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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AU12 XDS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

AU12 XDS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XDS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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