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L17 FRL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 FRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 57,082 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,480 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,965 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 38,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,500 miles

Both front tyres slightly low on tread

Front pads look low

Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 27,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,342 miles

unable to test rear belts due to luggage

Fail 8 Feb 2016 22,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test rear belts due to luggage

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L17 FRL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L17 FRL, 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 L17 FRL registered?

L17 FRL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is L17 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 FRL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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