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SD12 ESG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,141 mi
Last recorded116,141 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 ESG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

underside of vehicle, subframes and suspension components all have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2024 102,826 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre prop bearing bush starting to wear

light corrosion to underside of vehicle/subframes and suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,480 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 83,678 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 73,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 63,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 53,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,713 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 37,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 24,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,489 miles

Difficult to rotate both rear wheels when inspecting wheel bearings

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner brake disc surfaces badly rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,463 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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SD12 ESG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SD12 ESG, 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 SD12 ESG registered?

SD12 ESG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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