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FV62 XSC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,504 mi
Last recorded151,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 XSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 151,504 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 151,504 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,803 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 142,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 131,318 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 131,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,487 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

advise transmission noise at rear axle suspect differential damage

Fail 12 Jul 2021 93,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

advise transmission noise at rear axle

Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 91,045 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside door mirror glass damaged but still serviceable.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,974 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front numberplate damaged

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Fail 7 Sep 2018 65,974 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

front numberplate damaged

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 32,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,774 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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FV62 XSC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV62 XSC, 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 FV62 XSC registered?

FV62 XSC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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