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SU04 JDB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,742 mi
Last recorded117,742 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU04 JDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 117,742 miles

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

both front door lower trims missing

front Tyres touch inner wheel arch on full lock but not causing damage

Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,445 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 107,445 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,209 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 92,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,884 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,869 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,724 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 56,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 56,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,614 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,336 miles

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 28,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 28,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to mot limit ,,,has 0 mm tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (has 0 mm tread on inner and outer tread) (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 22,729 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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SU04 JDB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SU04 JDB, 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 SU04 JDB registered?

SU04 JDB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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