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ML12 VUF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,951 mi
Last recorded80,951 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 80,951 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,130 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,537 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,425 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,725 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 22,725 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,016 miles

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,735 miles

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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ML12 VUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML12 VUF, 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 ML12 VUF registered?

ML12 VUF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is ML12 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 VUF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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