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AU12 XEW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 121,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,967 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion toe bar

Pass 2 Feb 2024 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft joint slight damage

Fail 2 Feb 2024 114,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft joint slight damage

Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,745 miles

Front brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,772 miles

Front brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, 7mm approx.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,646 miles

Front brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, 8mm approx.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 90,646 miles

Front brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, 8mm approx.

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,866 miles

Front brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, 8mm approx.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,866 miles

Front brake discs have a 10mm wide corroded lip - pads good, 8mm approx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,973 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,745 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 XEW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

AU12 XEW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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