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L88 HOW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 HOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear outer brake disc working area reduced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,217 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in front window (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 86,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in front window (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,128 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,638 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,638 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 62,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,575 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,798 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,721 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 33,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,596 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 22,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,906 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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L88 HOW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 L88 HOW, 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

How do I check the history of L88 HOW?

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What year was L88 HOW registered?

L88 HOW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is L88 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 HOW 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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