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EK12 LJA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,030 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 114,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush just mot legal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush just mot legal legal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

areas of chassis showing corrosion

inner sill areas showing corrosion

n/s/f tyre showing various areas of sidewall damage & slight inner edge wear

o/s/f tyre showing inner edge wear

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2022 99,950 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,091 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,696 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre slight edge wear & both front tyres slight scrubbing on tread

rear brake discs poor condition & pads worn low

rear subframe showing corrossion

Pass 25 Oct 2019 80,191 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55x18 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

The Front wheel tracking maybe towing out.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 69,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EK12 LJA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK12 LJA, 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 EK12 LJA registered?

EK12 LJA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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