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WJ12 UNW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,557 mi
Last recorded162,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 162,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 155,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 155,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 149,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 142,513 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 142,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 134,792 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 129,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Dec 2019 129,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2018 123,684 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 115,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 111,440 miles

advise engine covers fitted and under tray fitted obscuring some items engine bay area and underside of vehicle

advise engine covers fitted and under tray fitted obscuring some items engine bay area and underside of vehicle

advise front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 May 2017 111,440 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads (3.5.1g)

advise engine covers fitted and under tray fitted obscuring some items engine bay area and underside of vehicle

advise engine covers fitted and under tray fitted obscuring some items engine bay area and underside of vehicle

advise front brake pads getting low

advise n/s/f tyre approaching 2mm wear indicators 235x65x17

advise o/s/r tyre on 2mm wear indicator reccomend replacemant 235x65x17

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,071 miles

Front number plate begining to deteriorate

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,597 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UNW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UNW, 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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WJ12 UNW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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