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BV12 GKZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,917 mi
Last recorded173,917 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 173,917 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 171,050 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 171,050 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 165,002 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 165,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 160,010 miles

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

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 20 Sep 2021 149,065 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 149,021 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,447 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 135,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 125,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 125,428 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,636 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 113,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,576 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 107,576 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 102,917 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 102,917 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,540 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 100,540 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,304 miles

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

front brake pads 80% worn

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 GKZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GKZ, 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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BV12 GKZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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