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MV12 DLE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 DLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,534 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,592 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 51,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 48,994 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under the vehicle have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,016 miles

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2017 33,662 miles

emissions too clean to register

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,850 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,409 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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MV12 DLE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MV12 DLE, 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 MV12 DLE registered?

MV12 DLE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is MV12 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 DLE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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