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X12 GLC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,273 mi
Last recorded195,273 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 GLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 195,273 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))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 195,189 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 192,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2024 191,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 187,988 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 187,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 182,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 180,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 May 2021 180,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 167,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 159,111 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 159,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,999 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,395 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded in vents and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,114 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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X12 GLC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X12 GLC, 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 X12 GLC registered?

X12 GLC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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