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WU12 SWN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,204 mi
Last recorded64,204 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 SWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,289 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,155 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 55,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 55,172 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 51,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,385 miles

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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 SWN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 SWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU12 SWN?

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What year was WU12 SWN registered?

WU12 SWN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 SWN 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.

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