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BX12 EBN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,810 mi
Last recorded125,810 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 EBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 125,810 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 125,810 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,223 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 119,223 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 110,753 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 110,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 99,429 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,016 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 89,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 81,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 72,587 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,134 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,718 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,880 miles

emission to clean to be detected on smoke meter 0.01

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,313 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BX12 EBN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX12 EBN, 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 BX12 EBN registered?

BX12 EBN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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