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SH12 DCU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 DCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 89,009 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 89,004 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,060 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

parts of underside of body undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both front tyre's have slight edge wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,687 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,526 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,919 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,919 miles

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 74,471 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,087 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 57,866 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 57,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,605 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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SH12 DCU 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 68.8%.

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 SH12 DCU, 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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SH12 DCU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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