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WJ62 RKV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,546 mi
Last recorded121,546 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 RKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 121,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall, 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective missing

Fail 17 Jul 2026 121,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall, 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective missing

Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,763 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed once opened from inside (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,312 miles

headlamp internal adjuster moved to check aim

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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WJ62 RKV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ62 RKV, 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 WJ62 RKV registered?

WJ62 RKV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is WJ62 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 RKV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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