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WU12 GCF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,713 mi
Last recorded141,713 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 141,713 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 138,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 128,648 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 128,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 121,120 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,532 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 110,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 105,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,727 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,893 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes, front-rear loose, at very front of vehicle

N/S headlamp washer jet broken, still hitting lamp unit

N/S/F fog lamp missing/insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU12 GCF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WU12 GCF, 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 WU12 GCF registered?

WU12 GCF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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