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RF12 NVB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,375 mi
Last recorded149,375 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 NVB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 149,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner trackrod has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 145,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 141,852 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 141,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 138,576 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 138,576 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 119,004 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 99,208 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,012 miles

cuts to both rear tyres

front brake discs slightly worn/ scored

o/s/f wiper poor

sat nav holder removed from windscreen prior to mot , on passenger seat

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,507 miles

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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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RF12 NVB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 RF12 NVB, 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 RF12 NVB registered?

RF12 NVB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is RF12 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 NVB 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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