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GJ12 VOM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,665 mi
Last recorded136,665 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 VOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,665 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 136,661 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 132,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 132,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 127,125 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 127,114 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,034 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 122,034 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,832 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,832 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,072 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint advance play

stone chips windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,103 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,932 miles

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,519 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GJ12 VOM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ12 VOM, 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 GJ12 VOM registered?

GJ12 VOM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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