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SK12 DFO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,448 mi
Last recorded212,448 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 DFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 212,448 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 197,214 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 24 May 2025 197,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 175,293 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 158,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight power steering pipe leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 158,323 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight power steering pipe leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,598 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 140,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,175 miles

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Engine Covers / Under Trays Fitted

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,281 miles

slight noise rear diff

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,747 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,747 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,763 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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SK12 DFO 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 70.6%.

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 SK12 DFO, 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 SK12 DFO registered?

SK12 DFO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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