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LV12 XZS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,172 mi
Last recorded166,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 XZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 166,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 159,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 149,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,552 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,766 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to os. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 105,766 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Unable to open tailgate from outer handle. Open from key fob only.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to os. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,117 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 83,098 miles

"Bonnet open" displayed on dash

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen "A" zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 68,779 miles

All wheels rubber valves perished and split.

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 54,886 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts also valves perished

Fail 30 May 2017 54,884 miles

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres have deep cuts also valves perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 403,302 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 39,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LV12 XZS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV12 XZS, 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 LV12 XZS registered?

LV12 XZS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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