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S55 FAY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,081 mi
Last recorded182,081 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 FAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 182,081 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 182,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 166,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 151,806 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,735 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,840 miles

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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S55 FAY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S55 FAY, 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 S55 FAY registered?

S55 FAY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is S55 FAY safe to buy?

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