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SM62 TWV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,721 mi
Last recorded97,721 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 TWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,363 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Back box heat shield slightly lose

Centre exhaust hangar snapped but exhaust secure

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes splitting with slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,772 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 68,789 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 58,047 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 58,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 50,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 36,468 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 TWV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

Is SM62 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 TWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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