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WU12 SVO

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,066 mi
Last recorded81,066 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 SVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 74,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,420 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 62,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake appears to have got hot - pads worn lower than n/s - not binding at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,021 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2019 46,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,160 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 41,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,480 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit

Child seat n/s/r

Front and rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

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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WU12 SVO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WU12 SVO, 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 WU12 SVO registered?

WU12 SVO is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is WU12 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 SVO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU12 SVO have outstanding finance?

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