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SM12 DSX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,270 mi
Last recorded116,270 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 116,270 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 116,161 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,481 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,745 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,300 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,300 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))

Pass 31 May 2018 71,962 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 71,958 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,133 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,796 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON AROUND 4MM

RUBBER WHEEL ARCH TRIMS AT O/S/F AND BORH REARS DISTORTED

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 DSX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM12 DSX, 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 SM12 DSX registered?

SM12 DSX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SM12 DSX safe to buy?

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