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OE12 SMV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,607 mi
Last recorded66,607 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 SMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 57,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 57,679 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,267 miles

fuel cap broken, but still maintaining a seal to filler pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2022 45,770 miles

front pads just above mot min thickness but will hit ridge on discs very soon

slight ridge on front discs

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 17,570 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror body (6.1.C.1)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 10,148 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,882 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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OE12 SMV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE12 SMV, 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 OE12 SMV registered?

OE12 SMV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is OE12 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 SMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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