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SA12 GXV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,357 mi
Last recorded103,357 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 GXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 103,357 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 103,357 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,654 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,324 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 98,324 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn. 235/65/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipes are corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt looks to be in good condition.

Rear Heat-shield rattle.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn. 235/65/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 93,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn. 235/65/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipes are corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt looks to be in good condition.

Rear Heat-shield rattle.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn. 235/65/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,867 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushing split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak front of engine.

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion underneath vehicle.

Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,866 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clips missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushing split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak front of engine.

Under-trays fitted.

Various points of corrosion underneath vehicle.

Pass 17 May 2021 78,233 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2021 78,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv grease all over components (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,753 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 74,643 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,339 miles

EXHAUST REAR HEATSHEILD INSECURE

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES WORN TO ALMOST 2MM AT PARTS AND CUT AROUND THE TYRE

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS AT 1.6MM

Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,111 miles

235/65R17

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERRISHED

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

235/65R17

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERRISHED

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,399 miles

235/65/17

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and rest worn to 3mm

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

all four tyre valves splitting

Pass 31 Dec 2015 35,035 miles

both front lower wishbone back bushes slightly perished

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 29 Dec 2014 26,209 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 GXV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GXV, 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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SA12 GXV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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