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SV62 LXW

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,065 mi
Last recorded72,065 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 LXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,065 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken off

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear wear in anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,835 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,472 miles

Front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 2 Oct 2021 54,385 miles

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

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

Front tyres unevenly worn

Rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,996 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,954 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,088 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 39,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 39,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 39,088 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,613 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 31,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,210 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 25,210 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,028 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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SV62 LXW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 SV62 LXW, 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 SV62 LXW registered?

SV62 LXW is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SV62 LXW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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