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J23 JKJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,199 mi
Last recorded175,199 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 JKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 175,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 163,065 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 163,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 149,375 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 136,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,539 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,579 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,579 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,060 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 110,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,805 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,108 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,979 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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J23 JKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J23 JKJ, 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 J23 JKJ registered?

J23 JKJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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