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DS12 EJY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,008 mi
Last recorded56,008 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 46,010 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 46,008 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,823 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 41,823 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 36,446 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,237 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 33,237 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,892 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,084 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2017 31,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,992 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s front tyres at 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,385 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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DS12 EJY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS12 EJY, 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 DS12 EJY registered?

DS12 EJY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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