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L24 SUV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

145,324 mi
Last recorded145,324 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 SUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 145,324 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 140,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 140,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,891 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 134,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 131,504 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,199 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obnscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,929 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 115,929 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,038 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 107,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,409 miles

Advise both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,062 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,062 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,125 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 50,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,668 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 28,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L24 SUV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 L24 SUV, 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 L24 SUV registered?

L24 SUV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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