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SY12 WLR

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,114 mi
Last recorded123,114 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 WLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 123,114 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 123,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Brake Eff low on nearside (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,108 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand lever high free play but can be satisfactory operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 118,108 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand lever high free play but can be satisfactory operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,064 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 113,064 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,070 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 101,534 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Not operating with central locking can be opened manually (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65x17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 101,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Not operating with central locking can be opened manually (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65x17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 97,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 96,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,336 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,336 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,782 miles

all tyres down to 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,890 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 25,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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SY12 WLR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SY12 WLR, 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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SY12 WLR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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