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FW12 FWF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,754 mi
Last recorded134,754 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 FWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 134,754 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 134,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,957 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 110,333 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 102,078 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,430 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,855 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 61,967 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 48,132 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 38,201 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 38,201 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 31,474 miles

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

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

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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FW12 FWF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FW12 FWF, 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 FW12 FWF?

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What year was FW12 FWF registered?

FW12 FWF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is FW12 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 FWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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