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VE61 DKD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,374 mi
Last recorded188,374 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 DKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 188,374 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from o/s cv boot

Pass 29 Jul 2025 180,337 miles

advise stone chips on screen but does not effect drivers view of road

Pass 8 Aug 2024 174,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 6 Aug 2024 174,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight weep from o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 8 Aug 2023 158,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 150,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 142,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 130,454 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 118,734 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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))

clean emissions no print out

Fail 19 Jul 2019 118,734 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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))

clean emissions no print out

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,083 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,635 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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VE61 DKD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE61 DKD, 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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VE61 DKD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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