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RK12 XLX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,861 mi
Last recorded73,861 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 XLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 73,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,207 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 35,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,240 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,727 miles

Offside Front Inner play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,597 miles

N/S/R tyre tread getting low

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm

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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RK12 XLX 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 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 RK12 XLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK12 XLX registered?

RK12 XLX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RK12 XLX safe to buy?

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