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WJ12 XBM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,986 mi
Last recorded123,986 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 XBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 123,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

several suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2026 123,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

several suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 120,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper NSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SEIZED AND NOISY LOUD SQUEAKING ON LOCK TO LOCK

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 116,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BALL JOINT ABOUT TO FALL OUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper NSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SEIZED AND NOISY LOUD SQUEAKING ON LOCK TO LOCK

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 108,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 99,446 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 92,713 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL CRACKED/SPLITS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,131 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,326 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side also the tread has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cuts tot he tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 58,326 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side also the tread has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cuts tot he tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,031 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,117 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 XBM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM registered?

WJ12 XBM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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