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EF62 NKL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,337 mi
Last recorded118,337 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 NKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 118,337 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 111,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,697 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 105,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,069 miles

Smoke meter unable to detect a reading

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,298 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,554 miles

rear tyres nearing wear band indicators

Fail 7 Nov 2017 39,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres nearing wear band indicators

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 30,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 23,964 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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EF62 NKL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF62 NKL, 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

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What year was EF62 NKL registered?

EF62 NKL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is EF62 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 NKL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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