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V23 REA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,369 mi
Last recorded151,369 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 REA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 151,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 151,352 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 137,966 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight damage to both mirror casings

Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,936 miles

Both front lower forward wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2024 123,936 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both front lower forward wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Offside front tyre very heavily worn on edges

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 109,552 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,591 miles

Covers fitted

Rear brake pads low- Offside rear inner looks close to minimum thickness

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,194 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake pads starting to get low

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,600 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,405 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,025 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front and rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (235/55r19) (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

undertrays

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,281 miles

n/s/f tyre (inner and outter edges) on 2mm

Fail 10 Apr 2015 18,281 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f tyre (inner and outter edges) on 2mm

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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V23 REA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 V23 REA, 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 V23 REA registered?

V23 REA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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