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VK62 XAG

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,078 mi
Last recorded134,078 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 134,078 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 134,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 125,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,125 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2023 110,421 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 89,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,412 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 XAG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

VK62 XAG is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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