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RE62 XGG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,420 mi
Last recorded159,420 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 XGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 159,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake has sight travel but efficiency still met

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 143,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp at the rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop, front bearing, bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,091 miles

Both front tyres 3/3.5mm

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes at the rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop, front bearing/bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 131,091 miles

Both front tyres 3/3.5mm

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes at the rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop, front bearing/bush worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,389 miles

Both front tyres getting low. 3mm

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid around rack/rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,663 miles

Front tyres getting low 4 mm

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,684 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,448 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,355 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,257 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 55,255 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 40,284 miles

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

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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RE62 XGG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 RE62 XGG, 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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RE62 XGG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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