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VK12 YVE

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,488 mi
Last recorded51,488 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 51,488 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 50,389 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 50,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,463 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,368 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,083 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 21,233 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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VK12 YVE 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 85.7%.

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 YVE, 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 VK12 YVE registered?

VK12 YVE is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 YVE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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