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AU12 XFS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,799 mi
Last recorded126,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 126,799 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 115,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,303 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,344 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2022 92,344 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,281 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm bushes cracking

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm bushes cracking

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,903 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,552 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres down to 3mm

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 XFS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

AU12 XFS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AU12 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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