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PE12 MVU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,273 mi
Last recorded93,273 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 MVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 93,273 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 93,273 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,077 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,736 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,339 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 71,336 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rack end bushes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,513 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 67,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,327 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,264 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,260 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets misaligned (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 50,450 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 50,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,087 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,983 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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PE12 MVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PE12 MVU, 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 PE12 MVU registered?

PE12 MVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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