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GX12 VDZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VDZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,449 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,487 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (235/65x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 76,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (235/65x17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,814 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,671 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 50,066 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 42,347 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 42,346 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,785 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 22,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,003 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,331 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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GX12 VDZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GX12 VDZ, 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

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What year was GX12 VDZ registered?

GX12 VDZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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The MOT history for GX12 VDZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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