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MD12 ZSZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,631 mi
Last recorded175,631 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD12 ZSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 175,631 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVAL NOT WORKING ASSUME NOT WIRED UP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER IN ZONE A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 175,631 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVAL NOT WORKING ASSUME NOT WIRED UP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER IN ZONE A (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 169,547 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 163,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,740 miles

Coolant leak egr valve/cooler assembly ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tread and screw in inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 152,738 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both discolored (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak egr valve/cooler assembly ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges of tread and screw in inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 141,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 106,470 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam and air freshener removed from drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre tread has scrubbed on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured with a screw and confirmed losing air

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,924 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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MD12 ZSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MD12 ZSZ, 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 MD12 ZSZ registered?

MD12 ZSZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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