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OV62 RXL

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 RXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 143,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 135,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 126,250 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 116,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,604 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 104,604 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,340 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 100,340 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,104 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,018 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,182 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 56,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,009 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,410 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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OV62 RXL 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 OV62 RXL, 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 OV62 RXL registered?

OV62 RXL is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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