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SG62 JOU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,959 mi
Last recorded100,959 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 JOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 100,959 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,725 miles

N/s mirror damaged

N/s/r door child lock in operation

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded (Brake pads ok)

Rear tyres worn to 4 mm, slightly out of shape and perished. (Front tyres 6 mm). Legal limit 1.6 mm

Underbody and suspension component corrosion, including the ends of the front to rear metal brake pipes.(Vehicle had been underbody waxed)

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2024 99,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/s mirror damaged

N/s/r door child lock in operation

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded (Brake pads ok)

Rear tyres worn to 4 mm, slightly out of shape and perished. (Front tyres 6 mm). Legal limit 1.6 mm

Underbody and suspension component corrosion, including the ends of the front to rear metal brake pipes.(Vehicle had been underbody waxed)

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2024 99,398 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 99,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,591 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 97,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2021 95,578 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 95,573 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 92,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 92,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,631 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 75,604 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 59,564 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 35,620 miles

surface rust on all discs

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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SG62 JOU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SG62 JOU, 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 SG62 JOU registered?

SG62 JOU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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