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WJ12 DDE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,417 mi
Last recorded89,417 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,417 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,596 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 84,587 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,174 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,858 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 14 Mar 2020 55,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 48,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 42,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,701 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,700 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,361 miles

Stop lamp not working Middle (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,699 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 DDE 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 80%.

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 WJ12 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

WJ12 DDE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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