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FV62 HWS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 HWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,376 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 90,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,879 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 77,700 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn down smooth on the inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2022 70,810 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 70,810 miles

Undertray likely to become detached o/s/f inner wheel arch detached and resting on the drive shaft (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 60,369 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,272 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,964 miles

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

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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FV62 HWS 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 FV62 HWS, 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 FV62 HWS registered?

FV62 HWS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FV62 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 HWS 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.

Does FV62 HWS have outstanding finance?

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