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JD05 DAD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,054 mi
Last recorded107,054 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD05 DAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 107,054 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 107,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut 2 places cord exposed [ tread depth below wear bands ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 97,097 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 86,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges about 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2022 70,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,272 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 63,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,195 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,617 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 42,312 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,255 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 19,337 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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JD05 DAD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JD05 DAD, 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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JD05 DAD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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