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PK12 VGT

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,154 mi
Last recorded128,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 128,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 120,483 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 120,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,436 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 90,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,472 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,025 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,248 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,853 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,563 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,025 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,599 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 43,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,721 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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PK12 VGT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK12 VGT, 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 PK12 VGT registered?

PK12 VGT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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