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SH12 SZR

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,691 mi
Last recorded126,691 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 SZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 126,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 117,688 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 109,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 109,144 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,707 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 101,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 96,531 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 96,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexy pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,927 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 91,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 77,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,592 miles

Offside 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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SH12 SZR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White 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 SH12 SZR, 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 SH12 SZR registered?

SH12 SZR is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is SH12 SZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 SZR 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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