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HV12 BYO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,319 mi
Last recorded99,319 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 BYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,319 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 92,365 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (Pinion seal) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,728 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 88,728 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 79,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 61,783 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 52,919 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 52,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Only works sometimes, cuts in and out other times. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 44,766 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,937 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,615 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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HV12 BYO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV12 BYO, 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 HV12 BYO registered?

HV12 BYO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is HV12 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 BYO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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