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SB62 GMU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,373 mi
Last recorded149,373 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 GMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 149,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,461 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 137,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,227 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 118,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,330 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 110,330 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,293 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,136 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,315 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,177 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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SB62 GMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SB62 GMU, 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 SB62 GMU registered?

SB62 GMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SB62 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 GMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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