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SA12 GWJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 GWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 122,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 108,468 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,119 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,642 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 78,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 53,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 52,667 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,404 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,749 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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SA12 GWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA12 GWJ, 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

How do I check the history of SA12 GWJ?

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What year was SA12 GWJ registered?

SA12 GWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is SA12 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 GWJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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