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GA05 LRA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA05 LRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 85,803 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 85,773 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,808 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,808 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,655 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,344 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,735 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,733 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 43,731 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 35,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,618 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
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GA05 LRA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GA05 LRA, 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 GA05 LRA registered?

GA05 LRA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is GA05 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA05 LRA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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