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LM12 FWD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

277,791 mi
Last recorded277,791 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 FWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 277,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 258,344 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 258,342 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 243,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 234,472 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 234,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 216,619 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 216,619 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 201,856 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 177,163 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 25 Mar 2019 177,163 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 152,762 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 152,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,091 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2016 100,310 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,617 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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LM12 FWD 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 68.8%.

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 LM12 FWD, 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 LM12 FWD?

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What year was LM12 FWD registered?

LM12 FWD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 FWD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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