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OV62 XZU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 126,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 123,517 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 93,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,987 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 79,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,740 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 51,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 37,379 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2015 25,875 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

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 XZU 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

OV62 XZU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is OV62 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 XZU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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