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GCZ 818

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,973 mi
Last recorded90,973 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 818
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,973 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,402 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 69,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 61,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 49,398 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 49,398 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,027 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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GCZ 818 is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GCZ 818, 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 GCZ 818?

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What year was GCZ 818 registered?

GCZ 818 is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is GCZ 818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 818 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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