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UP08 ARD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUP08 ARD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 137,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,290 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 96,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 86,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 82,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,588 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,613 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,751 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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UP08 ARD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 UP08 ARD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UP08 ARD registered?

UP08 ARD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is UP08 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for UP08 ARD 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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