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GD12 HVJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,795 mi
Last recorded120,795 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 HVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 120,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9MM - 235/65R17 108H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 115,157 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure cover missing sharp edges exposed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9MM - 235/65R17 108H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,976 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 110,970 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror cover missing//sharp edges (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 108,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 108,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65 r17 104v goodyear wrangler m+s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 25 Jul 2019 71,521 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,521 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 60,034 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror case has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low may not reach next sevice (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low may not reach next service (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rear about 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GD12 HVJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD12 HVJ, 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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GD12 HVJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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