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M500 MMH

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,551 mi
Last recorded156,551 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 156,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 149,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

visual smoke test

Pass 3 Apr 2023 146,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 141,939 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nsr significantly less effort than osr (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 136,295 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 125,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,284 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,657 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,823 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M500 MMH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M500 MMH, 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 M500 MMH registered?

M500 MMH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is M500 MMH safe to buy?

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