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DU12 KGF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,743 mi
Last recorded157,743 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 KGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 157,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 155,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 130,251 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 115,584 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 102,060 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 102,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.00 mm and out of shape on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 89,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edge and 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,998 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,687 miles

Engine covers an under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 47,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers an under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,993 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 32,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DU12 KGF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU12 KGF, 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 DU12 KGF registered?

DU12 KGF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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