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LR12 RCV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,152 mi
Last recorded109,152 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 RCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 109,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 94,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,121 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 87,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,373 miles

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

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 1,6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the car

Fail 29 Nov 2017 65,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 40,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,656 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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LR12 RCV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LR12 RCV, 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 LR12 RCV registered?

LR12 RCV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is LR12 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 RCV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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