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WU12 XGW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,540 mi
Last recorded124,540 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 124,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 117,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 110,063 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 110,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 100,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 95,123 miles

Central stop lamp inoperative

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

Pass 12 May 2021 84,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 77,690 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,946 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,638 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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WU12 XGW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XGW, 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

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What year was WU12 XGW registered?

WU12 XGW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is WU12 XGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 XGW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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