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FV12 SXB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,868 mi
Last recorded162,868 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 SXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 162,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front part of wheel arch, just outside of prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides just met requirements. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Below 1.6mm tread. ()

Fail 21 Oct 2025 162,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Backing plate. (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backing plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front part of wheel arch, just outside of prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides just met requirements. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Below 1.6mm tread. ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 148,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front and both rear, offside front just met requirements. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front part of wheel arch, outside of prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Below 1.6mm tread. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and offside rear inner, nearside front is worse. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 148,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front and both rear, offside front just met requirements. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front part of wheel arch, outside of prescribed areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Below 1.6mm tread. ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and offside rear inner, nearside front is worse. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 135,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 135,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 114,558 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 114,558 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,494 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 94,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 83,725 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,766 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,995 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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FV12 SXB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red 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 FV12 SXB, 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 FV12 SXB registered?

FV12 SXB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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