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WJ12 DCF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,617 mi
Last recorded137,617 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 137,617 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 137,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2025 130,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 120,035 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 120,035 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 109,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 101,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 84,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 75,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 31,890 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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WJ12 DCF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ12 DCF, 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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What year was WJ12 DCF registered?

WJ12 DCF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is WJ12 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 DCF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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