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FN12 JJF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,519 mi
Last recorded146,519 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 JJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 146,519 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 146,518 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,731 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 143,731 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 141,531 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 141,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,857 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 131,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 116,494 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 95,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,282 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 27,998 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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FN12 JJF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN12 JJF, 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 FN12 JJF registered?

FN12 JJF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 JJF safe to buy?

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