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VE62 VNC

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,851 mi
Last recorded139,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 VNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 139,851 miles

Rear subframe has light signs of corrosion to paint

Pass 11 Feb 2025 127,250 miles

Both front and rear subframes have signs of corrosion

Both front tyres wearing low 2-3mm

Underside covered in mud unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Feb 2025 127,250 miles

Both front and rear subframes have signs of corrosion

Both front tyres wearing low 2-3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Underside covered in mud unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Feb 2024 115,329 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 105,930 miles

corrosion on subframes

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn low 2.5mm

offside rear tyre worn low to 2.5mm

Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both also has few cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,482 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,465 miles

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

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))

Under tray fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 65,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,644 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,715 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 37,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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VE62 VNC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 VE62 VNC, 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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VE62 VNC is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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