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FW05 REN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,078 mi
Last recorded166,078 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW05 REN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 166,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 166,075 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 150,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,503 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer casing starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 139,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both outer casing starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 133,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 117,461 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s 2mm o/s 3mm on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 117,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear hydro bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Dpf hose split

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s 2mm o/s 3mm on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,153 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged All four (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,910 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,156 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing to outer tread area

Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,923 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 37,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FW05 REN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FW05 REN, 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 FW05 REN registered?

FW05 REN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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