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RA12 VJJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,306 mi
Last recorded45,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 VJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,306 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 20 Jun 2025 41,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 38,520 miles

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

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,252 miles

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,799 miles

smoke level low no print out

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,812 miles

smoke level low, no print out

Pass 5 Jul 2018 27,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 17,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RA12 VJJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RA12 VJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA12 VJJ registered?

RA12 VJJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is RA12 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA12 VJJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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