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DS12 XGZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,150 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jun 2025 96,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 May 2024 92,949 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close too rear strut

Nearside Rear tyre close too rear strut

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2024 92,949 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close too rear strut

Nearside Rear tyre close too rear strut

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 85,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 81,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 79,337 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,713 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,035 miles

Engine compartment covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,053 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 XGZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

DS12 XGZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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