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WG62 BVU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,826 mi
Last recorded64,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 BVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 64,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 64,826 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 60,615 miles

Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 54,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 54,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,605 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 26,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WG62 BVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver 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 WG62 BVU, 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 WG62 BVU registered?

WG62 BVU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is WG62 BVU safe to buy?

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