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J44 TJM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,360 mi
Last recorded179,360 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 TJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 179,360 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 174,882 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension bouncy in operation

Fail 31 May 2025 174,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension bouncy in operation

Pass 12 Oct 2024 162,182 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both osr and nsr shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 162,180 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both osr and nsr shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 138,187 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 138,187 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,476 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 115,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,752 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,585 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 36,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,744 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

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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J44 TJM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J44 TJM, 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 J44 TJM registered?

J44 TJM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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