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MV12 LME

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,239 mi
Last recorded133,239 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 LME
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 133,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 133,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,798 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 130,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation

Pass 29 Feb 2024 127,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,391 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 121,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,290 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,906 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,185 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the swept area outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,691 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,243 miles

Emissions to clean too read.

Rear Handbrake binding slightly.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,213 miles

Emissions too clean to read.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,137 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 LME is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV12 LME, 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 LME registered?

MV12 LME is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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