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OV62 VLU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,965 mi
Last recorded119,965 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 VLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 114,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 86,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,435 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,536 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 44,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,549 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Cuts to rear tyres in tread but not to cord at time of test

N/S/R tyre getting low

Fail 3 Nov 2016 37,549 miles

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

Covers/undertrays fitted

Cuts to rear tyres in tread but not to cord at time of test

N/S/R tyre getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,500 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 28,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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 VLU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

OV62 VLU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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The MOT history for OV62 VLU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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