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OV62 BXJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 BXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 77,491 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded inner wing area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 77,469 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective central hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded inner wing area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 74,595 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 74,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive wear in steering rack offside and nearside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

Fail 7 Jun 2023 71,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 68,584 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,903 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 51,426 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 51,426 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,131 miles

Emissions too low to obtain reading.

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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OV62 BXJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV62 BXJ, 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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OV62 BXJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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