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WV12 XAL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,501 mi
Last recorded105,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,501 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside of vehicle has damage to bodywork

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 105,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Vehicle has damage to bodywork

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2024 105,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Vehicle has damage to bodywork

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 88,466 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 88,450 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 79,056 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Failed during brake test (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 70,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,562 miles

Can't check rear adult seat belts due to being folded down and items on top.

Front Wipers on both side center of blade split to still clearing the screen.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn between 2-3 mm in center and out side wall perished too. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn between 2-3 mm in center. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Can't check rear adult seat belts due to being folded down and items on top.

Front Wipers on both side center of blade split to still clearing the screen.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn between 2-3 mm in center and out side wall perished too. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn between 2-3 mm in center. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On both side outer pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,343 miles

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

Offside Front tyre valve cracking

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,024 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,162 miles

rear hand brake only just met mot standards rear park brake may be in need of some adjustment

Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,535 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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WV12 XAL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV12 XAL, 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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WV12 XAL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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