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GY62 VLS

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,667 mi
Last recorded96,667 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 VLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,667 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,851 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,710 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,576 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,648 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,062 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 47,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 40,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,754 miles

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

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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GY62 VLS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY62 VLS, 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 GY62 VLS registered?

GY62 VLS is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is GY62 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 VLS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY62 VLS have outstanding finance?

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