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GU12 XZL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,081 mi
Last recorded154,081 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 154,081 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 154,078 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and has a deep cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 143,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 143,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,733 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 134,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 114,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,988 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,988 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 88,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,074 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall curb damaged, cords not visible at time of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,494 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 65,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 50,694 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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GU12 XZL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU12 XZL, 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 GU12 XZL registered?

GU12 XZL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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