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DA12 BBJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,362 mi
Last recorded144,362 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 BBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 144,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 140,182 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging across swept area from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm at time of MOT Test 2157516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill + suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill + suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 140,182 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging across swept area from interior mirror ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn,Lipped + Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal minimum tread depth of 1.6mm at time of MOT Test 2157516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill + suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill + suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,420 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 133,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 126,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 126,777 miles

Emissions not tested eml (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2021 115,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 115,447 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 105,215 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 105,211 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre has puncture

Pass 27 Jan 2020 100,992 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 96,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,101 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,521 miles

All tyre starting to wear low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,535 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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DA12 BBJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA12 BBJ, 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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DA12 BBJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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