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JA56 ENG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,133 mi
Last recorded103,133 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA56 ENG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,133 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 103,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,202 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 95,195 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,738 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 73,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,073 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,280 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 48,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JA56 ENG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JA56 ENG, 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 JA56 ENG registered?

JA56 ENG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is JA56 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA56 ENG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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