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SA12 UGW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 UGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 146,773 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 146,765 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 144,598 miles

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

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 142,940 miles

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

Underside General Corrosion all over

Fail 10 Nov 2023 142,910 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside General Corrosion all over

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,945 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 81,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,277 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 UGW 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 78.6%.

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 UGW, 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 SA12 UGW registered?

SA12 UGW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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