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BJ62 OVS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 OVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,976 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,609 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 74,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 70,169 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front wiper split but still cleaning

Pass 10 Sep 2022 66,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 61,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,130 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,899 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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BJ62 OVS 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 BJ62 OVS, 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 BJ62 OVS registered?

BJ62 OVS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ62 OVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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