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SW62 WVN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,260 mi
Last recorded157,260 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 WVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 157,260 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 157,260 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 148,100 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 148,100 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 124,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,306 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 101,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 93,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,336 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,054 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,976 miles

rear pads and discs worn

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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SW62 WVN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Red 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 SW62 WVN, 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 SW62 WVN registered?

SW62 WVN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SW62 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 WVN 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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