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CE12 FNS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,472 mi
Last recorded143,472 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 FNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 143,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 143,472 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TURBO AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 134,645 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 118,542 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 118,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 105,773 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 105,773 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 101,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm tread & worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake only 17% efficiency.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake only 17%

Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,588 miles

Parking brake only 19% may require adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,488 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 83,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,317 miles

Headlamp washers not working very well

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,431 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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CE12 FNS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 CE12 FNS, 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 CE12 FNS registered?

CE12 FNS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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