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DL62 UPK

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,303 mi
Last recorded111,303 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL62 UPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 111,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 111,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No exhaust emissions detected at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 106,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 93,855 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 93,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative Intermittant (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 65,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Sep 2017 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front tyre bald/worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,461 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,403 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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DL62 UPK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL62 UPK, 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 DL62 UPK registered?

DL62 UPK is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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