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SM62 XEC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,968 mi
Last recorded127,968 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 127,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 115,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,110 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 86,108 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,737 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight binding at o/s/r

Pass 2 May 2019 36,681 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,122 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 27,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 21,055 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 21,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 14,500 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 XEC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

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

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