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EF12 RNV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,650 mi
Last recorded85,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 85,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,179 miles

rear tailgate will not open

Fail 19 Jun 2025 83,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

rear tailgate will not open

Pass 28 Jun 2024 80,797 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 80,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,239 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 78,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,966 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 64,324 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 64,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,720 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 52,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,993 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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EF12 RNV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF12 RNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF12 RNV registered?

EF12 RNV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EF12 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 RNV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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