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TB05 BAY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,110 mi
Last recorded100,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB05 BAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 100,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking up slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,079 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,113 miles

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,292 miles

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

damage to windscreen

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,995 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,921 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (on limits) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,497 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,497 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2016 37,495 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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TB05 BAY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TB05 BAY, 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 TB05 BAY registered?

TB05 BAY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for TB05 BAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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