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NL12 XZK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 119,983 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 113,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,425 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,633 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,653 miles

front tyres scrubbing off on outer edges

Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front tyres scrubbing off on outer edges

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 70,945 miles

front tyres scrubbing 0ff on edges

o/s/f mirror casing smashed

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,784 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,550 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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NL12 XZK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 NL12 XZK, 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 NL12 XZK registered?

NL12 XZK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is NL12 XZK safe to buy?

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