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VK62 WRE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,025 mi
Last recorded98,025 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,025 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,259 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from back of turbo/exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,861 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,703 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 74,335 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,040 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,719 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 62,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,929 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,987 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 WRE 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 80%.

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 VK62 WRE, 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 VK62 WRE registered?

VK62 WRE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is VK62 WRE safe to buy?

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