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SJ62 SUV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 SUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 78,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,655 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,699 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

center propshaft bearing starting to split

Pass 24 Aug 2020 59,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Rear rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 47,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2017 40,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 32,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 32,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 24,361 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 24,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SJ62 SUV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ62 SUV, 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 SJ62 SUV registered?

SJ62 SUV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SJ62 SUV safe to buy?

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