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WU12 GKP

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,193 mi
Last recorded186,193 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 186,193 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 186,188 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 178,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 170,309 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 161,954 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 153,405 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 145,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 135,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 135,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,597 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 117,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,794 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,409 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,743 miles

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

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 GKP 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 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 WU12 GKP, 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 GKP registered?

WU12 GKP is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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