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PY62 BGU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,071 mi
Last recorded78,071 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 BGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,071 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,367 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 29,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,351 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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PY62 BGU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PY62 BGU, 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 PY62 BGU registered?

PY62 BGU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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The MOT history for PY62 BGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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