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HJ62 VFW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,736 mi
Last recorded134,736 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 134,720 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 128,841 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil level on minimum mark

Fail 27 Sep 2023 128,841 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 111,506 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Fail 27 Sep 2021 111,506 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from rear view mirror (cut cable tie and place items on passenger seat) (3.1 (a) (ii))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout produced

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading. No printout proiduced

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer wall has 2 small splits but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,527 miles

Front Inner brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm 235 65r17 104 m+s goodyear grabber

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,350 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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HJ62 VFW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ62 VFW, 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 HJ62 VFW registered?

HJ62 VFW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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