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ST62 DWD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,130 mi
Last recorded174,130 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 DWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 174,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 154,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 133,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 116,189 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central high level brake light is not working but unable to confirm if it is connected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside 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 hydra bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating is swollen which may indicate corrosion to the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydra bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central high level brake light is not working but unable to confirm if it is connected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside 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 hydra bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating is swollen which may indicate corrosion to the pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydra bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,300 miles

Central brake light is not working, unable to confirm that it is connected.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,305 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central brake light is not working

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad just below 3mm, unable to measure the inner but it appears to be very low but cannot confirm if it is below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad just below 3mm, unable to measure inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,853 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 89,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 83,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear slightly on the outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slightly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 83,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear slightly on the outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the tread

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,087 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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ST62 DWD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 ST62 DWD, 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 ST62 DWD registered?

ST62 DWD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is ST62 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 DWD 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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