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RML 52R

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,256 mi
Last recorded80,256 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRML 52R
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,256 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 80,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,596 miles

Front heat shield missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2025 77,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear brake FLEXI insecure ( not clipped)

exhaust heatshield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2024 73,332 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,553 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,211 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,817 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 50,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 43,326 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 38,666 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 38,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,816 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 19,814 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RML 52R is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RML 52R, 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 RML 52R registered?

RML 52R is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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The MOT history for RML 52R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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