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TEL 1R

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,303 mi
Last recorded141,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEL 1R
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 141,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge also close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge also close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 131,769 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 120,196 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,445 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 110,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,111 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 107,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,246 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,097 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus a cut/tear to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,720 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 65,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,614 miles

Small chip in n/s of windscreen.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 42,539 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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TEL 1R is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEL 1R, 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 TEL 1R registered?

TEL 1R is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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The MOT history for TEL 1R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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