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WP12 BWU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,405 mi
Last recorded114,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 BWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 114,405 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 111,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 107,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,440 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,656 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,264 miles

Front Wishbone rear positioned rubber bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under bonnet covers / Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2019 62,262 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wishbone rear positioned rubber bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under bonnet covers / Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

underbonnet engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,744 miles

slight perrishing-cracking on rear tyres

some uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,493 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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WP12 BWU 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 WP12 BWU, 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 WP12 BWU registered?

WP12 BWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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