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J222 YYY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,326 mi
Last recorded142,326 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 YYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 142,326 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,510 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 125,503 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 65,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,560 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads getting low.

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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J222 YYY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J222 YYY, 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 J222 YYY registered?

J222 YYY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is J222 YYY safe to buy?

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