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SDM 206

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,673 mi
Last recorded132,673 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDM 206
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 132,673 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2025 126,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres across axel (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspention arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,411 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 119,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 113,729 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 107,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 79,982 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SDM 206 is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SDM 206, 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 SDM 206 registered?

SDM 206 is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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