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L12 LJO

2000 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Freelander83,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 LJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 79,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 79,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise undersealing

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 76,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise unable to fully inspect all inner wheel arches due to plastic covers

advise under trays fitted

advise undersealing

Fail 9 Feb 2023 74,640 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise unable to fully inspect all inner wheel arches due to plastic covers

advise under trays fitted

advise undersealing

Pass 14 Feb 2022 73,753 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 73,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 72,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 71,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 70,365 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 7 Feb 2017 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion on diesel tank straps

advise corrosion on front wishbones

advise corrosion on rear subframe

advise unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,952 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 60,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,015 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,424 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,923 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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L12 LJO is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 83,816 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 L12 LJO, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L12 LJO is a 2000 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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