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SM12 WUK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,503 mi
Last recorded116,503 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 116,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 116,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or 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))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,944 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 104,877 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 104,877 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,457 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2022 91,457 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

oil level low

parking brake effort near limit

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,265 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,473 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2019 57,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,928 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 39,677 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 30,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 22,484 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 WUK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 WUK, 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 WUK registered?

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

Is SM12 WUK safe to buy?

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