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PJ62 FYA

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,115 mi
Last recorded116,115 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 FYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 116,115 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 114,807 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 114,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,851 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,121 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,813 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 92,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak nsr inner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,561 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 69,556 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2016 43,833 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,422 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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PJ62 FYA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 PJ62 FYA, 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 PJ62 FYA registered?

PJ62 FYA is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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