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V8 DFL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,251 mi
Last recorded40,251 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 40,251 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 39,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 33,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 31,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 29,318 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Dec 2018 25,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 17,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 12,304 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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V8 DFL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V8 DFL, 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 V8 DFL registered?

V8 DFL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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