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LR04 STY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,168 mi
Last recorded152,168 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 STY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 152,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 151,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 147,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 140,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 131,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2018 114,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,891 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,831 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake hose showing signs of moisture

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake hose showing signs of moisture

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

inner wheel arch rubbing on nsr suspension spring

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,693 miles

wiper blades smearing

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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LR04 STY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LR04 STY, 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

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What year was LR04 STY registered?

LR04 STY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is LR04 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 STY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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