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FR12 GTU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,779 mi
Last recorded98,779 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 98,779 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,579 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 92,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,459 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,740 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 79,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 74,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 70,845 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 40,706 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)

Pass 5 May 2016 24,754 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 10,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FR12 GTU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FR12 GTU, 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

How do I check the history of FR12 GTU?

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What year was FR12 GTU registered?

FR12 GTU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FR12 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 GTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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