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SL62 UWD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

257,656 mi
Last recorded257,656 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 257,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 249,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 238,146 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 238,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 221,243 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 200,161 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 182,454 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 182,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 168,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/6mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm wearing centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm wearing centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 149,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,819 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 117,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,615 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 88,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on wear indicator (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on the wear indicator (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,319 miles

middle stop lamp innop

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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SL62 UWD 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 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 SL62 UWD, 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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How do I check the history of SL62 UWD?

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What year was SL62 UWD registered?

SL62 UWD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is SL62 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 UWD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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