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RJ12 XRV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 XRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 118,968 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 114,432 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 114,432 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 104,614 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 104,512 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 100,782 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,190 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,741 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,741 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,587 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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RJ12 XRV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ12 XRV, 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 RJ12 XRV registered?

RJ12 XRV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is RJ12 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 XRV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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