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SJ12 WEC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,545 mi
Last recorded163,545 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 WEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 163,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Towbar corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 156,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped up. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding underbody/tow bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside, N/S also has cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 156,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped up. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding underbody/tow bar. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside, N/S also has cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,852 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension components and tow bar.

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres uneven tread wear.

Fail 28 Aug 2024 147,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underbody, suspension components and tow bar.

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres uneven tread wear.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Towbar corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 126,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Tow bar corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,060 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Rear tyres worn on inner edges. Nearside and Offside

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Towbar corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,788 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 106,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inners. Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields not fully secure

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Towbar corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,962 miles

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Front Suspension arm front positioned rubber bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

Front Suspension arm rear positioned rubber bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

Parkbrake lever travel high, reserve maintained

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

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody / underbody components soiled, restricting inspection

some corrosion on towbar

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers / undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Front Suspension arm front positioned rubber bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

Front Suspension arm rear positioned rubber bushes starting to deteriorate. Nearside and Offside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parkbrake lever travel high, reserve maintained

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

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

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Underbody / underbody components soiled, restricting inspection

some corrosion on towbar

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,429 miles

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

Some Free Play In Parking Brake

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,556 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,060 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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SJ12 WEC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ12 WEC, 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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SJ12 WEC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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