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SB55 RFB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,774 mi
Last recorded80,774 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 RFB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear fluid filled bush has slight leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear fluid filled bush has slight leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 58,058 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 50,116 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,928 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 46,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,253 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,253 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,390 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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SB55 RFB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SB55 RFB, 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 SB55 RFB registered?

SB55 RFB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is SB55 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 RFB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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