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L12 SLJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,349 mi
Last recorded121,349 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 121,349 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 121,347 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,068 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 118,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 109,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,699 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,119 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 74,269 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 72,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,701 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 61,701 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 51,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 33,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L12 SLJ, 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 L12 SLJ registered?

L12 SLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is L12 SLJ safe to buy?

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