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R12 RNS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,381 mi
Last recorded63,381 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 RNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 63,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 57,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 57,109 miles

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

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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,462 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,332 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 47,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,840 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,128 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 31,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,455 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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R12 RNS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R12 RNS, 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 R12 RNS registered?

R12 RNS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is R12 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 RNS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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