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SM12 WUD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 166,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 166,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 160,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 154,779 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 154,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 146,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 143,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to front and rear subframes, inner faces of outer sills and areas of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 143,881 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion to front and rear subframes, inner faces of outer sills and areas of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 142,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 134,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,284 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 113,887 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 104,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,725 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,185 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 WUD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

SM12 WUD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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