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VK12 DMU

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,661 mi
Last recorded169,661 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 DMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 169,661 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 157,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM ----235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Heatshield slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 157,706 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0MM ----235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heatshield slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,433 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 146,432 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 136,526 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 136,526 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,909 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,224 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,500 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 71,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,617 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,981 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 42,980 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,187 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 31,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,068 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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VK12 DMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK12 DMU, 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 VK12 DMU registered?

VK12 DMU is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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