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RF12 JAO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,275 mi
Last recorded142,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 JAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 142,275 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 14 Jul 2025 126,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,453 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 115,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged ON LIMIT (3.3 (b) (i))

park brake lever has travel

Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,863 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,639 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 94,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,573 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,449 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,975 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front tyre treads are deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,446 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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RF12 JAO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF12 JAO, 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 RF12 JAO registered?

RF12 JAO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is RF12 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 JAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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