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VK62 VTN

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,240 mi
Last recorded161,240 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 VTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 161,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 157,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 154,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 152,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 138,808 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust heat loose

Pass 24 Sep 2019 117,457 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 92,843 miles

bad engine oil leaks close to limit

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,102 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,179 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,057 miles

Rear differential has slight leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VTN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey 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 VK62 VTN, 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 VK62 VTN registered?

VK62 VTN is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 VTN 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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