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CB53 DOG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,435 mi
Last recorded133,435 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB53 DOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 133,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,933 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 122,933 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,786 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 111,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 87,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,982 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 76,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 72,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bush slight movement, marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 May 2017 65,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 60,893 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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CB53 DOG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CB53 DOG, 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 CB53 DOG registered?

CB53 DOG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is CB53 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB53 DOG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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