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MIW 957

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,618 mi
Last recorded104,618 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 957
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 104,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 104,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,607 miles

Offside Front Jacking point damaged

Rear Heatshield insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 102,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Jacking point damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,913 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,758 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 85,014 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,167 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,750 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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MIW 957 is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MIW 957, 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 MIW 957 registered?

MIW 957 is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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