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SW12 FUB

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,150 mi
Last recorded108,150 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,150 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In sidewall edge ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Propshaft and both rear driveshafts removed .

Fail 9 Oct 2025 108,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In sidewall edge ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Propshaft and both rear driveshafts removed .

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,796 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 90,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,395 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection if some components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,224 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,312 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Leak

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Both Tyres Cracking Between Tread

Fail 6 Jun 2019 62,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Both Tyres Cracking Between Tread

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 54,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,715 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,640 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/GROOVED[INSIDE FACES]

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

REAR BRAKES STICKING

REAR TYRES ON 3MM

STONES IN HEATSHIELD AT DPF UNIT

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 FUB 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 FUB, 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 FUB registered?

SW12 FUB is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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