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DE12 LUF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,345 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 79,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,731 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 73,731 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 68,195 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,760 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 62,760 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,671 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,067 miles

Front windscreen chipped in zone b but less than 40mm in diameter

Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,841 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,437 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 34,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 21 Apr 2016 28,370 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 22,465 miles

Emissions too low to test

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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DE12 LUF 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 68.8%.

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 DE12 LUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 LUF registered?

DE12 LUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DE12 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LUF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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