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VK62 XAJ

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,156 mi
Last recorded86,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,600 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2025 77,598 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,021 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 70,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,428 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,926 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,018 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,465 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 33,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 33,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,768 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 19,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 XAJ is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

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

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