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DG53 GAR

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 GAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,257 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 83,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 83,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,631 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 78,631 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 73,777 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,036 miles

chip in windscreen lower of zone B

Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,313 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wear lip - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,614 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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DG53 GAR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG53 GAR, 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 DG53 GAR registered?

DG53 GAR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is DG53 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 GAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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