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RV12 XWG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 XWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 103,586 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 94,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 89,062 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 89,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 83,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 77,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 70,855 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 65,234 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 58,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,127 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 37,578 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 37,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RV12 XWG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 RV12 XWG, 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

How do I check the history of RV12 XWG?

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What year was RV12 XWG registered?

RV12 XWG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is RV12 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 XWG 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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