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DE62 TMU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,501 mi
Last recorded191,501 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 TMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 191,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 175,845 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 158,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 158,433 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 143,731 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1419, 235/65/17 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1518, 235/65/17 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2022 143,731 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Showing white light to rear of vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure - clip missing - grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Engine coolant below minimum, topped up for test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1419, 235/65/17 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease slightly leaking from outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, DOT 1518, 235/65/17 104V (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty - Topped up for test (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,565 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 129,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light and dpf warning light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 117,216 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2019 105,682 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 10 Oct 2017 74,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 0% useable tread remaining 2356517 104v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 0% useable tread remaining 2356517 104v (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 74,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 0% useable tread remaining 2356517 104v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 0% useable tread remaining 2356517 104v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 59,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake has travel

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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DE62 TMU 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 64.7%.

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 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 DE62 TMU, 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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DE62 TMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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