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VK62 TLX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 TLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 80,971 miles

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

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

Front n/s and o/s bonnet gas struts not longer, hold bonnet upright position. replacement required. inadvertently falls down

Pass 14 Oct 2024 70,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 67,881 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 67,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,959 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,103 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,996 miles

advise cut on side wall advise replace

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,894 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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VK62 TLX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK62 TLX, 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 VK62 TLX registered?

VK62 TLX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is VK62 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 TLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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