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VE61 ZKH

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,544 mi
Last recorded193,544 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 ZKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 193,544 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 184,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 173,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 162,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 150,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 147,913 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 147,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 140,410 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Park brake efficiency 19%.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 136,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

MIL light on.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 136,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD MISSING. (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

Full brake inspection/test required..

MIL light on.

Nearside Rear Brake caliper piston touching brake disc inner.

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 114,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Fail 9 Jan 2015 100,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

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 ZKH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE61 ZKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 ZKH registered?

VE61 ZKH is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 12 February 2012.

Is VE61 ZKH safe to buy?

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