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YR12 RJV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 134,464 miles

Coolant leak possible waterpump

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2026 134,464 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak possible waterpump

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 126,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,445 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 120,445 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 114,943 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2022 110,485 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2021 104,703 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,309 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 90,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative provides no fluid (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front wiper blade is not clearing the screen fully.

off side front wiper blade is not clearing the screen fully.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,600 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YR12 RJV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 YR12 RJV, 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 YR12 RJV registered?

YR12 RJV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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