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V777 SMS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV777 SMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, Inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,461 miles

Central stop light not working unsure if connected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,379 miles

Underside corroded

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake binding

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

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

Under tray fitted

Underside corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,550 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,879 miles

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

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Apr 2019 77,879 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both Discs lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,161 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
Full Land Rover Freelander reliability report

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V777 SMS 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 V777 SMS, 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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V777 SMS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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