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BJ12 SWU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,870 mi
Last recorded105,870 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 SWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 105,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,318 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 72,379 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 72,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,308 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 62,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 47,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 34,520 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 34,520 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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BJ12 SWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ12 SWU, 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 BJ12 SWU registered?

BJ12 SWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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