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DS12 EJZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 91,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,147 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 74,336 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,565 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to OS of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cut in side wall Tyre valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,902 miles

both front tyre valves cracked and perished

Fail 3 Nov 2017 53,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyre valves cracked and perished

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,279 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slight lip

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn edges/wearing centre tread

washers poor

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

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 EJZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS12 EJZ, 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 EJZ registered?

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

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