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TJC 8

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,942 mi
Last recorded33,942 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJC 8
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 33,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 33,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 31,897 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 31,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 30,212 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 28,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 27,653 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 23,557 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 21,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 16,286 miles

child seat fitted

emissons too low to register

Pass 30 Dec 2014 13,920 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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TJC 8 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 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 TJC 8, 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 TJC 8 registered?

TJC 8 is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is TJC 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJC 8 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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