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HJ12 SUO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,029 mi
Last recorded146,029 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 SUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 146,029 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,812 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 107,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 107,394 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,905 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,238 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dampness around power steering rack

engine covers fitted restricting view

Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

dampness around power steering rack

engine covers fitted restricting view

Pass 26 Nov 2016 39,590 miles

Nearside Rear un even wear on inner edge of tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front un even wear on inner edge of tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,202 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,666 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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HJ12 SUO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HJ12 SUO, 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 HJ12 SUO registered?

HJ12 SUO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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