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KX12 UEL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,123 mi
Last recorded72,123 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 UEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 72,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 72,122 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 66,969 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,735 miles

Moisture inside nearside rear light unit

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2023 56,735 miles

Moisture inside nearside rear light unit

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,629 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,419 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,164 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 42,164 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 30,785 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,024 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,201 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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KX12 UEL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 KX12 UEL, 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 KX12 UEL registered?

KX12 UEL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is KX12 UEL safe to buy?

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