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VE12 HSY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,847 mi
Last recorded103,847 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 HSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 103,847 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 93,996 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 93,996 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 83,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 75,815 miles

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

Front both tyres on 2mm worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,281 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,642 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,385 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,339 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 44,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end gaiter split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,137 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2017 33,137 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,269 miles

Engine covers an under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 12,779 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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VE12 HSY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE12 HSY, 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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VE12 HSY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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