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WF12 GVU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 GVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 147,652 miles

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Fail 30 Mar 2026 147,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 19 Mar 2025 140,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 132,339 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 132,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,015 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 77,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,342 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WF12 GVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 WF12 GVU, 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

How do I check the history of WF12 GVU?

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What year was WF12 GVU registered?

WF12 GVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WF12 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 GVU 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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