2012 Land Rover Freelander · 36,325 MOT tests
2012 Land Rover Freelander reliability
2012 Land Rover Freelanders fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Freelander years (36,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- 24.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Land Rover Freelanders: 33.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 95,030
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,325
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Land Rover Freelander
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8%
- Suspension7%
- Brakes6.3%
- Steering6.1%
- Tyres3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.97%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.84%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.77%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.3%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.56%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.36%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.14%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (3.11%)
Other years
Every Land Rover Freelander year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander reliable?
2012 Land Rover Freelanders fail 24.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 16 Freelander years (36,325 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Land Rover Freelander MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.97% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (1.84% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Land Rover Freelander have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Land Rover Freelander shows 95,030 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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