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VK62 VTD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 VTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 130,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 125,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,144 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 113,142 miles

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 103,822 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,629 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,901 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,283 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,546 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear slight brake bind

n/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 63,545 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear slight brake bind

n/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r tyres starting to perish.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,900 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 44,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

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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VK62 VTD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK62 VTD, 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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VK62 VTD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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