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LG62 ZWU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,007 mi
Last recorded107,007 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 ZWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 107,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 99,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 92,211 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 83,716 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 83,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 75,904 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,031 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,419 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 59,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 50,956 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,115 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,598 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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LG62 ZWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG62 ZWU, 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 LG62 ZWU registered?

LG62 ZWU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is LG62 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 ZWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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