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EB02 HOW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,429 mi
Last recorded135,429 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB02 HOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,429 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 135,428 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 133,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 133,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 131,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 130,304 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 128,024 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 125,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 118,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 108,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 88,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2016 78,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 69,425 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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EB02 HOW 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 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 EB02 HOW, 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 EB02 HOW registered?

EB02 HOW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is EB02 HOW safe to buy?

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