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SC12 VAF

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Gold Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 VAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 136,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 130,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 118,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 111,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,990 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 102,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,319 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 94,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,678 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,679 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components within the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2017 61,249 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended All lights on while vehicle's lights are off (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components within the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,105 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,095 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,649 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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SC12 VAF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Gold with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SC12 VAF, 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 SC12 VAF registered?

SC12 VAF is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SC12 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 VAF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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