2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · N16 MAY
2012 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 174,207 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N16 MAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 174,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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N16 MAY 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 (N16 MAY) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
N16 MAY Mileage History
- 28/10/2024152,441 mi
- 27/10/2025165,614 mi+13,173 mi
- 27/10/2025165,614 mi
- 13/10/2026174,112 mi+8,498 mi
- 16/10/2026174,207 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 11,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Haldex Coupling Pump FailureModerate
The Haldex AWD coupling pump becomes clogged with sludge or its pressure sensor fails, disabling the 4WD system and triggering traction warnings.
- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
Diesel particulate filter blocks and EGR valves clog, especially on short urban journeys. Can cause limp mode, power loss and increased fuel consumption.
- Power Steering Hose LeaksModerate
The high-pressure power steering hose near the rack develops cracks and leaks, causing heavy steering and whining noises. The steering rack itself can also fail on pre-2008 models due to manufacturing contamination.
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