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EF12 XXB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,896 mi
Last recorded136,896 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 136,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 132,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 129,392 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,367 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 122,356 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened DAMAGED/BENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 116,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on edge/ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 112,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,976 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 108,976 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,041 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 66,469 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,143 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 XXB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 EF12 XXB, 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 EF12 XXB registered?

EF12 XXB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is EF12 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XXB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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