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SM62 GCZ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,311 mi
Last recorded120,311 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 GCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 120,311 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,444 miles

Offside Front cv boot has pinhole leak

Pass 26 Apr 2024 99,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,623 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,623 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 89,355 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken / sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 81,816 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure in behind bumper

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure in behind bumper

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,210 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 33,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,174 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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SM62 GCZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM62 GCZ, 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 SM62 GCZ registered?

SM62 GCZ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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