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J300 GCM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,118 mi
Last recorded101,118 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 GCM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,118 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 101,115 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,436 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 82,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

signs of previous binding to offside rear wheel

Fail 15 Sep 2023 82,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

signs of previous binding to offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

automatic gear stick selector release button inoperable (stuck in)

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,541 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,207 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ns ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 39,386 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,677 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear borderline recommend a brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,533 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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J300 GCM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J300 GCM, 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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J300 GCM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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