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S8 DSK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,869 mi
Last recorded37,869 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 37,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 36,075 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 34,738 miles

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

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

all suspension units corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 33,150 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 33,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,893 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 21,893 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,184 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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S8 DSK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S8 DSK, 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 S8 DSK registered?

S8 DSK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is S8 DSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 DSK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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