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VK12 VZX

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,197 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,361 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,647 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,768 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,127 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 78,667 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,106 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 72,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 67,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,414 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 62,411 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/75/16 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' remove sat nav (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,521 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VZX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

VK12 VZX is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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