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BG12 WLV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,748 mi
Last recorded155,748 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 155,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear handbrake very low reading and only just met secondary brake efficiency

Fail 15 Dec 2025 155,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake very low reading and only just met secondary brake efficiency

Pass 19 Dec 2024 145,286 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 145,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 139,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 109,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,209 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 102,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 59,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 44,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre inner wall has a cut ,not to cord.

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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BG12 WLV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold 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 BG12 WLV, 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 BG12 WLV registered?

BG12 WLV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is BG12 WLV safe to buy?

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