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J26 RGJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,714 mi
Last recorded159,714 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 RGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 159,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 146,316 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2024 135,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 135,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,579 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 123,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,471 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 111,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,739 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,379 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,057 miles

o/s rack end worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,244 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear inner brake pads 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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J26 RGJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J26 RGJ, 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 J26 RGJ registered?

J26 RGJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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