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SJ12 WEO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,434 mi
Last recorded135,434 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 WEO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 135,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 131,796 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 131,793 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,151 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 120,149 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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 110,283 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 110,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 97,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,702 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 89,490 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,988 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,988 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 66,609 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,608 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,350 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,771 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,368 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 WEO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WEO, 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 WEO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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