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LD62 ZFT

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,094 mi
Last recorded138,094 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 138,094 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 138,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 129,412 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,472 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 112,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,321 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 109,321 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 104,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,419 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 98,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has some travel before ratchet. Still activates and holds within requirements

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

Fail 30 Sep 2019 92,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/55/19 105V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/19 105V Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has some travel before ratchet. Still activates and holds within requirements

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,669 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 82,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 72,229 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 9 Sep 2017 72,229 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,370 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also discs lipped (3.5.1g)

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 ZFT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

LD62 ZFT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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