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SM12 NUF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,955 mi
Last recorded166,955 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 166,955 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 166,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 163,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 149,350 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front subframe & suspension corroding

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear suspension bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle & suspension corroding

under side of car soft & corroding in places

Pass 8 Jul 2023 130,923 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/r brake pads are very low

slight play in o/s/f steering

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2023 130,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the outer edge

o/s/r brake pads are very low

slight play in o/s/f steering

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 90,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,141 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 85,141 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 74,552 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs corroded and heat damaged

Pass 19 May 2017 65,581 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 47,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 31,846 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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SM12 NUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUF, 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 NUF registered?

SM12 NUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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