2012 Land Rover Freelander 2.2L Diesel · NJ12 UCH
2012 Land Rover Freelander (2.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 130,495 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ12 UCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 130,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ12 UCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Land Rover Freelander (NJ12 UCH) between June 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NJ12 UCH Mileage History
- 19/06/2024105,829 mi
- 11/09/2025125,869 mi+20,040 mi
- 15/09/2025125,875 mi+6 mi
- 27/08/2026130,410 mi+4,535 mi
- 10/09/2026130,495 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 11,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- DPF and EGR Issues (Diesel)Moderate
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- Power Steering Hose LeaksModerate
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