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SO12 LJL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,950 mi
Last recorded91,950 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 LJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 91,950 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 91,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 77,189 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,822 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,125 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 40,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,788 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 35,788 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 30,360 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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SO12 LJL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SO12 LJL, 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 SO12 LJL registered?

SO12 LJL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SO12 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 LJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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