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FL12 XRZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,416 mi
Last recorded111,416 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 111,416 miles

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 111,364 miles

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

All four tyres perishing on side walls

Both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2024 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel injector chuffing

Fail 30 Jul 2024 109,731 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel injector chuffing

Fail 17 Jul 2024 109,687 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,720 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,708 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions leak / chuffing under bonnet but covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2022 106,702 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding rear brake (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions leak / chuffing under bonnet but covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,525 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,489 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 104,489 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,778 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,189 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,727 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,554 miles

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

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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FL12 XRZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green 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 FL12 XRZ, 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 FL12 XRZ registered?

FL12 XRZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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