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BV12 GLK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,487 mi
Last recorded121,487 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 GLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,487 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 121,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 116,320 miles

Slight travel at the handbrake lever

Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,064 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 108,054 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 93,550 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 16 Jun 2020 68,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end. slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,099 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,812 miles

Front Lower Wishbone bushes perishing slight movement

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,048 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,470 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,410 miles

High level stop light inop

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear 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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BV12 GLK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 BV12 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

BV12 GLK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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