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SD62 RUY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,126 mi
Last recorded88,126 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 RUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 88,126 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 May 2025 77,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,004 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 52,917 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 39,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 38,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 36,370 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 36,370 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,885 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 29,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,158 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,878 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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SD62 RUY 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 92.3%.

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 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 SD62 RUY, 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 SD62 RUY registered?

SD62 RUY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 RUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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