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GU12 SZY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,741 mi
Last recorded143,741 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 SZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 143,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 143,739 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 133,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 133,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 117,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,839 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 109,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 102,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 94,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 90,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,132 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,140 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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GU12 SZY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 SZY, 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 GU12 SZY registered?

GU12 SZY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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