2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · CB53 DOG
2012 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 133,435 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB53 DOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 133,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB53 DOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Freelander (CB53 DOG) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CB53 DOG Mileage History
- 11/09/2023111,786 mi
- 11/09/2023111,786 mi
- 17/09/2024122,933 mi+11,147 mi
- 20/09/2024122,933 mi
- 18/09/2025133,435 mi+10,502 mi
Average of roughly 10,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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