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OY12 NLJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,052 mi
Last recorded116,052 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 NLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 116,052 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 116,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,037 miles

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

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

Offside side and stop lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,061 miles

Nearside Rear side light slightly dicoloured

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

Offside Rear side light slightly didcoloured

Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,089 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 90,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 67,460 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 48,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,501 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 27,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OY12 NLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY12 NLJ, 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 OY12 NLJ registered?

OY12 NLJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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