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VK12 FSV

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,037 mi
Last recorded76,037 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 FSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 76,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 76,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,205 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 62,902 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 61,125 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,353 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,688 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 51,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,127 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,396 miles

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

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

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 FSV 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

VK12 FSV is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is VK12 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 FSV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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