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SM62 AAU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,724 mi
Last recorded101,724 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 AAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 101,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2025 94,503 miles

Rear subframe corroded at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2024 85,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 72,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,098 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 55,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 37,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,804 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 22,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SM62 AAU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM62 AAU, 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 SM62 AAU registered?

SM62 AAU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is SM62 AAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 AAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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