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J8 FRF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,573 mi
Last recorded129,573 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 FRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 129,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 123,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 114,959 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 114,959 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,723 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 107,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,596 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 68,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,834 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,627 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 27,557 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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J8 FRF 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 86.7%.

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 J8 FRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 FRF registered?

J8 FRF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is J8 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 FRF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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