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S400 LWS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

114,423 mi
Last recorded114,423 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 LWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,423 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 114,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tank guard holed and corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2026 173,164 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 109,071 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 109,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 161,276 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,216 miles

Central Rear fuel tank metal cover corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 99,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear fuel tank metal cover corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 154,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 149,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 82,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 146,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,131 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both passenger side tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank covers corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,131 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both passenger side tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank covers corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,185 miles

both rear brake discs are scored with corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,132 miles

ADDED 1L OF OIL TO GET THE LEVEL ABOVE THE MIN MARK

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD IS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN AND THE PAD BACKING MAY SOON TOUCH THE DISC WEAR LIP

THE OSF TYRE TREAD BADF-LY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE AND THE PRESSURE MAY BE LOW

Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,328 miles

Rear wiper not working.

Slight play in steering and suspension joints.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,709 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks around tread area and wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,166 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 128,028 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 115,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,259 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,015 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,356 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 72,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,235 miles

BOTH front tyres have excessive wear to inside and outside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S400 LWS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 S400 LWS, 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 S400 LWS registered?

S400 LWS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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