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C5 ADL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Brown Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,810 mi
Last recorded115,810 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ADL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 115,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 109,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 103,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2024 103,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,592 miles

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

Please note: front tyres edges worn slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,677 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R19 105V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,117 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 73,117 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,370 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,290 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,966 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,685 miles

Chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,461 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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C5 ADL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Brown 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 C5 ADL, 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 C5 ADL registered?

C5 ADL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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