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MF62 PCV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,595 mi
Last recorded66,595 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 PCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,450 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 65,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 60,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 60,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 56,880 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,632 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 53,629 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,170 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,970 miles

Battery terminals show signs of leaking

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 39,970 miles

Nearside 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))

Battery terminals show signs of leaking

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 35,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,832 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 23,421 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 17,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,506 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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MF62 PCV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF62 PCV, 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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MF62 PCV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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