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ML12 HFY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,124 mi
Last recorded109,124 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 HFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 109,124 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 100,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,439 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,052 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,461 miles

brake pipes coated in grease all in general

Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,377 miles

front brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,679 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,096 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,979 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,008 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2017 32,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,721 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 29,721 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 21,857 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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ML12 HFY 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 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 ML12 HFY, 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 ML12 HFY registered?

ML12 HFY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is ML12 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 HFY 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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