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BN12 CHO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,801 mi
Last recorded60,801 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 60,801 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NSF and OSF suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 60,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted on both sides of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NSF and OSF suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,644 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 59,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers worn, also advise rear wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,682 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 56,943 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,086 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SOME CHARACTERS FADED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,713 miles

NSF BUMPER SCUFFED

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR TRAILING ARM // NSR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTRE STOP LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,902 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 43,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,900 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,880 miles

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

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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BN12 CHO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 BN12 CHO, 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 BN12 CHO registered?

BN12 CHO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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