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WL12 AYA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,062 mi
Last recorded176,062 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 176,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 166,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 166,877 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 154,662 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 154,662 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,476 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 143,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 132,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 120,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 113,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 97,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,706 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,270 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,258 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WL12 AYA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL12 AYA, 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 WL12 AYA registered?

WL12 AYA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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