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Land Rover Freelander

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,179 cc

S12 GCHMOT history

S12 GCH is a black diesel Land Rover Freelander first used on 28 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 177,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

S12 GCH black Land Rover Freelander – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Freelander, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
177,123 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 GCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Freelander
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 GCH was last recorded at 177,123 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2021: 131,384 miles, lower than 225,624 miles on 8 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,701 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
422 miles
Average per year
13,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,123 miles
  • 2024 – 160,542 miles
  • 2023 – 150,797 miles
  • 2022 – 140,228 miles
  • 2021 – 131,384 miles
  • 2020 – 225,624 miles
  • 2019 – 111,010 miles
  • 2018 – 95,100 miles
  • 2017 – 75,830 miles
  • 2016 – 56,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,123 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,123 miles (+422)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,123 miles
    Test number
    152022948300
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail176,701 miles (+16,159)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,701 miles
    Test number
    735715093059
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,542 miles (+9,745)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,542 miles
    Test number
    830884843680
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,797 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,797 miles
    Test number
    146485147549
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,797 miles (+10,569)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,797 miles
    Test number
    735768658230
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,228 miles (+8,844)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,228 miles
    Test number
    500243214892
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,384 miles
    Test number
    134093194374
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail131,384 miles (-94,240)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,384 miles
    Test number
    375738607967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass225,624 miles (+114,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    225,624 miles
    Test number
    501736589617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass111,010 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    238168001313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail111,006 miles (+15,906)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,006 miles
    Test number
    912575527108
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass95,100 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    283022765720
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  13. Fail95,100 miles (+19,270)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    959853426513
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  14. Pass75,830 miles (+19,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,830 miles
    Test number
    598344853296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,138 miles
    Test number
    560096977467
    • AdvisoryRear number plate marked and delaminateing

  16. Fail56,138 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,138 miles
    Test number
    308897902406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate marked and delaminateing

Questions about S12 GCH

Does S12 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 GCH expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 GCH?
The MOT on S12 GCH expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 GCH done?
S12 GCH was recorded at 177,123 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 13,411 miles a year.
Has S12 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 GCH has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 GCH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 GCH find?
S12 GCH passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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