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WJ03 MRJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,525 mi
Last recorded92,525 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 MRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 82,734 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 82,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,216 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,634 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 70,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,620 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,598 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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WJ03 MRJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 WJ03 MRJ, 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 WJ03 MRJ registered?

WJ03 MRJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is WJ03 MRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 MRJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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