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WU12 XHT

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,350 mi
Last recorded138,350 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 XHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 138,350 miles

Both propshaft centre bearing rubbers are slightly splitting

Front and rear suspension components corroding

vehicle underneath corroding in places

Pass 13 Jun 2025 124,015 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 124,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,889 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 70,770 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,888 miles

HEAD LAMP ADJUSTER INSIDE VEHICLE NOT WORKING.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 45,888 miles

HEAD LAMP ADJUSTER INSIDE VEHICLE NOT WORKING.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,202 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,459 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 XHT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WU12 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

WU12 XHT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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