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PJ62 FJF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,048 mi
Last recorded144,048 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 FJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 144,048 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 136,107 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 136,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very little damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very little damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2023 131,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very little damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect very little damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 123,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,493 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,814 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,528 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 87,528 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,667 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 31,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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PJ62 FJF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PJ62 FJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ62 FJF registered?

PJ62 FJF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ62 FJF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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