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BS12 ZZS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,785 mi
Last recorded149,785 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS12 ZZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 149,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 138,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 128,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 128,514 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 116,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 116,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear handbrake has only just reached required effort

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,076 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2022 103,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,301 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,832 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,682 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 72,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,883 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,208 miles

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

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

brake fulid,collant,power steering fulid and engine oil levels low

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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BS12 ZZS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BS12 ZZS, 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 BS12 ZZS registered?

BS12 ZZS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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