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NL12 LKA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 LKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,491 miles

Corrosion chassis and subframes

Fail 28 Jan 2026 78,491 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached It is (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion chassis and subframes

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,523 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,896 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Hose resting on wheel and chaffing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,582 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,964 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 54,082 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,441 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,435 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine and vehicle covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,113 miles

Rear Upper stop light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,689 miles

engine covers and undertrays

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL12 LKA 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 NL12 LKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL12 LKA registered?

NL12 LKA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is NL12 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 LKA 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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