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GF12 XMA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,287 mi
Last recorded144,287 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 144,287 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 144,287 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 144,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 121,723 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,267 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective "Catalyst/DPF" mounting bracket rotten and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test "Phone holder"

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting brackets and tow bar body (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Orange coating has heat flaked off emitted light is now more white than orange (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Orange coating has heat flaked off emitted light is now more white than orange (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective "Catalyst/DPF" mounting bracket rotten and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test "Phone holder"

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting brackets and tow bar body (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,097 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,097 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 77,838 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,479 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 XMA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 GF12 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

GF12 XMA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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