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WU62 WKE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,347 mi
Last recorded162,347 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 162,347 miles

Central Rear Lower 7 pin adaptor fitted to the 13 pin euro socket

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 162,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower 7 pin adaptor fitted to the 13 pin euro socket

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 154,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 154,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed around the outer circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed around the outer circumference (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 135,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 134,899 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 128,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Was on setting No3

Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 112,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,347 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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,410 miles

chip in the windscreen outside the swept area

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,225 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 62,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WU62 WKE 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 WU62 WKE, 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 WU62 WKE registered?

WU62 WKE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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