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SM12 KUB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,360 mi
Last recorded152,360 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 152,360 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside

tyres slightly worn

Fail 31 Oct 2025 152,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/ Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2024 144,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 137,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,906 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 116,674 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 110,417 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o\s and n\s floor rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2019 110,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o\s and n\s floor rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,132 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 74,133 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,789 miles

all tyre depths getting low...depths supplied on lob card

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 KUB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue 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 KUB, 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 KUB registered?

SM12 KUB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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