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BV12 GDK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,922 miles

rear heat shield loose on one side

rear subframe and track control arms corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2025 83,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,256 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 80,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 75,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 63,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,470 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,564 miles

no smoke detected engine bay covers fitted under guards fitted vehicle in VGC

Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,273 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,404 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,404 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,182 miles

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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BV12 GDK 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 BV12 GDK, 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 BV12 GDK registered?

BV12 GDK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 GDK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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