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GF12 XLW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,028 mi
Last recorded118,028 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (235/65/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,105 miles

engine oil above maximum level

Fail 15 Jun 2018 73,935 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil above maximum level

Pass 3 Jun 2017 64,057 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2017 63,814 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing possibly chewed by dog (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 54,110 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 40,565 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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GF12 XLW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF12 XLW, 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 GF12 XLW registered?

GF12 XLW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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