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SD12 MTF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,360 mi
Last recorded36,360 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 36,360 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2026 36,359 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 35,127 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. 235/65r17 108v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & connected suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 34,141 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 33,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 31,501 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 31,501 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 30,709 miles

gaiter torn near side track rod end

rear tyres worn to 4mm

Pass 12 May 2020 29,402 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 4mm

Pass 7 May 2019 27,074 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 27,074 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 24,516 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 24,516 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 21,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 21,224 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 18,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,944 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 MTF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD12 MTF, 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 MTF registered?

SD12 MTF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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