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FR12 GTF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,046 mi
Last recorded159,046 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 GTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 159,046 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 152,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge & cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 152,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge & cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,480 miles

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 130,527 miles

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

chip in n/s front screen

Fail 17 Feb 2022 130,527 miles

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

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

chip in n/s front screen

Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 90,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 90,006 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective broken dpf pressure pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,623 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 85,623 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,101 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,469 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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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FR12 GTF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FR12 GTF, 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 FR12 GTF registered?

FR12 GTF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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