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WJ12 GUX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,521 mi
Last recorded144,521 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 144,521 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 135,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 127,649 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,248 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,365 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,127 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,061 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 90,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,833 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 GUX 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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

WJ12 GUX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 GUX 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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