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S5 JFN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 JFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general suspension corrosion

undersealed

Fail 8 May 2026 98,240 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general suspension corrosion

undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2025 88,818 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2024 80,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,695 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 70,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion rear subframe

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2021 67,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion rear subframe

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,432 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,425 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,707 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 55,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,130 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,248 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,927 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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S5 JFN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S5 JFN, 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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S5 JFN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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