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J8 GLD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,818 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 73,818 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 70,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,445 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pad`s required in approx. 4/5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,626 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,069 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 GLD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GLD, 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 J8 GLD registered?

J8 GLD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is J8 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 GLD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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