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XY12 TER

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,433 mi
Last recorded104,433 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXY12 TER
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 104,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 98,891 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rear bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 89,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,740 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 80,688 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,909 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,198 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,430 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outer sills covered by plastic

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,783 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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XY12 TER is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XY12 TER, 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 XY12 TER registered?

XY12 TER is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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