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LD62 DWJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 DWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 164,560 miles

Both sides rear position/stop lamps discoloured, more pink than red.

Excess engine noise.

Fluid leak, but not excessive On engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack and hoses wet with fluid overall. (2.1.5 (a))

Gear selector detent button faulty: Stuck in, Risk of inadvertently selecting incorrect gear.

Fail 3 Sep 2026 164,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Insecure on ARB end. Unable to assess condition of ARB link. Stem appears worn. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear position/stop lamps discoloured, more pink than red.

Excess engine noise.

Fluid leak, but not excessive On engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack and hoses wet with fluid overall. (2.1.5 (a))

Gear selector detent button faulty: Stuck in, Risk of inadvertently selecting incorrect gear.

Pass 12 Sep 2025 150,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 150,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge /marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 13 Sep 2023 120,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

lower undertrays fitted and top covers

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,807 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars /bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,807 miles

Offside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing missing /sharpness (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread limit bars /bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,215 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 57,756 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,600 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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LD62 DWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD62 DWJ, 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 LD62 DWJ registered?

LD62 DWJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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