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RE62 XGJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,020 mi
Last recorded140,020 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 140,020 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 140,020 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 136,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 131,685 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished/cracking in-between tread

Both rear tyres perished/cracking in-between tread

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 126,001 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 126,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 122,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 122,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 114,861 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 114,786 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,513 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,861 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,265 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 83,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side front (3.5.1g)

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Off side and near side front discs slightly pitted

Off side and near side rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,521 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 54,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,084 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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RE62 XGJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 XGJ, 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 RE62 XGJ registered?

RE62 XGJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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