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LA12 EHM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 EHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 137,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2.5 mm of tread, and worn on edges ( borderline ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm of tread, minimum is 1.6 mm , and worn on edges (borderline) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near sub-frame mountings , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both handbrake cables getting weak

Pass 28 Aug 2025 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (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))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 128,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,560 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,683 miles

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

towbar corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

towbar corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,907 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 78,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 72,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 49,541 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 49,541 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack-end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,432 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 36,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,306 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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LA12 EHM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LA12 EHM, 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 LA12 EHM registered?

LA12 EHM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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