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SG12 VKT

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,916 mi
Last recorded74,916 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VKT
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakes pipes on under side of vehicle undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 71,243 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,228 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,197 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 67,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 61,121 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 61,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2020 56,727 miles

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2019 45,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to inspect rear seats & belts due to seat position and vehicle contents

Fail 17 May 2019 45,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear back box insecure/rattling

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

unable to inspect rear seats & belts due to seat position and vehicle contents

Pass 17 May 2018 37,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 33,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear damage to sidewall not deep enough to expose tyre structure

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,584 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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SG12 VKT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG12 VKT, 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 SG12 VKT registered?

SG12 VKT is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is SG12 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 VKT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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