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BJ62 OWU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,847 mi
Last recorded149,847 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 149,847 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 149,847 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 143,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 135,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,216 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 118,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit in centre - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure - bottom fixings broken/loose??

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer 3/4 VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit in centre - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit in centre - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn VERY almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 118,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit in centre - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure - bottom fixings broken/loose??

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer 3/4 VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit in centre - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess and VERY close to limit in centre - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn VERY almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,968 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,145 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 88,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,527 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,079 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,877 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

engine oil leak

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 OWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BJ62 OWU, 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 OWU registered?

BJ62 OWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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