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VK62 XAM

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,899 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 125,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 121,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 121,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm heavy cracking and stepping too (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on outer, low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear shifter lock mechanism damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2023 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread approx 3mm and nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

gear shifter lock mechanism damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,080 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XAM is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

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

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