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R5 OJG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 75,173 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,955 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 50,883 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearly worn out, and signs of binding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 42,134 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 35,865 miles

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

Nearside Front side step mounting bracket corroded

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

general surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2021 35,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front side step mounting bracket corroded

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

general surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 29,652 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 29,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,168 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2018 22,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 18,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

misting on rear diff

misting on steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2016 13,697 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 4 Oct 2016 13,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high x 2 (1.8)

emissions too low to register

Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,560 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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R5 OJG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R5 OJG, 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 R5 OJG registered?

R5 OJG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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