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J88 DMS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,732 mi
Last recorded70,732 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 70,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,352 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2025 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2024 58,725 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4x (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded including subframe, rear axle and all suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 46,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside rear( coated.) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner & outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer sleeve deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,612 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 35,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 31,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,778 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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J88 DMS 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 J88 DMS, 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 J88 DMS registered?

J88 DMS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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