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SM12 WUH

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,554 mi
Last recorded177,554 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 177,554 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 154,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 139,630 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 139,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 119,453 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 119,453 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 101,881 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 101,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 87,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2017 71,572 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,823 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 WUH 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 73.3%.

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 WUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 WUH registered?

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

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