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SO12 XUP

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 XUP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,194 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 126,559 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 126,559 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 119,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,888 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 109,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,281 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 100,281 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,455 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 88,455 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 60,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,451 miles

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

Offside Front 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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SO12 XUP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO12 XUP, 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 SO12 XUP registered?

SO12 XUP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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