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S88 GBM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,724 mi
Last recorded100,724 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot strap loose

Fail 4 Feb 2026 100,724 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot strap loose

Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,200 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,735 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 90,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,405 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,500 miles

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

high level stop lamp innop

Fail 24 Oct 2020 67,500 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

high level stop lamp innop

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,274 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,979 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,253 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,509 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 27,509 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,947 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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S88 GBM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,951cc 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 S88 GBM, 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 S88 GBM registered?

S88 GBM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is S88 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 GBM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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