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W12 EAB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 EAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 108,142 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads low/discs worn to limit

Fail 24 Mar 2025 107,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads low/discs worn to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,807 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 83,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 70,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,565 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,849 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,972 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,905 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r doors, & n/s/r bodywork has a scratch.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 21,807 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,536 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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W12 EAB 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 92.9%.

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 W12 EAB, 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 W12 EAB registered?

W12 EAB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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