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SL12 VBN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 82,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,535 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall minor kerbing damage / cut in to rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade partially clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,556 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,556 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 36,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,291 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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SL12 VBN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL12 VBN, 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 SL12 VBN registered?

SL12 VBN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SL12 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 VBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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