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SW12 CRV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,295 mi
Last recorded139,295 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 CRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,295 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 139,295 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,160 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 101,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,945 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,308 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 69,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 59,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,998 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 36,344 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 36,344 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 26,703 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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SW12 CRV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW12 CRV, 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 SW12 CRV registered?

SW12 CRV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is SW12 CRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 CRV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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