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NX12 RCU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,737 mi
Last recorded134,737 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 RCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,737 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 134,735 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 125,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 104,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 94,086 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen outside zone A, less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has chip in screen O/S outside zone A and less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 92,138 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has chip in screen O/S outside zone A and less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,676 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 87,674 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen outside zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,608 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 76,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,581 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,905 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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NX12 RCU 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 73.3%.

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 NX12 RCU, 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 NX12 RCU registered?

NX12 RCU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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