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G7 SMJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 SMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 94,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,178 miles

Park brake is slightly binding on

Pass 21 Feb 2024 82,235 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 82,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 69,930 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,394 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 65,393 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Brake is binding and grabs on (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake is binding on

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted limiting access to some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,210 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,697 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,023 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2016 23,554 miles

Engine bay covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G7 SMJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 G7 SMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G7 SMJ registered?

G7 SMJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is G7 SMJ safe to buy?

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