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BM08 TAM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,281 mi
Last recorded127,281 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 TAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,281 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 122,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,669 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,668 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 113,425 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly cracked/perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end dust cover slightly cracked/perished

power steering fluid low

Pass 24 May 2022 105,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear ()

Offside Front Door mirror cover broken

Pass 10 Jun 2021 98,222 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Also has cuts in tread. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 82,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,908 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm + cuts and one nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm + cuts and two nails in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BM08 TAM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BM08 TAM, 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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BM08 TAM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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