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SM12 DSE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,193 mi
Last recorded159,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 159,193 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 159,192 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 155,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 155,025 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER AND INNER SILLS HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,555 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 150,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened MOUNTING POINTS HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 150,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened MOUNTING POINTS HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,280 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 145,280 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,462 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 139,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached MOUNTING BOLT BROKEN OFF (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 134,532 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 129,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 124,850 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 124,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 119,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,801 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flange corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion on front exhaust flange

signs of oil on engine under tray

wear and corrosion on brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,622 miles

both front brake discs worn

oil leak on underside of vehicle

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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SM12 DSE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM12 DSE, 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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SM12 DSE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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