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VN12 AVD

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,149 mi
Last recorded138,149 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 AVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 138,149 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear handbrake lags slightly recommend investigation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,088 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 130,076 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60/70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 122,971 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 104,136 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 97,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 85,971 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,511 miles

front and rear pads 50% worn aprox

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,288 miles

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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VN12 AVD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VN12 AVD, 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 VN12 AVD registered?

VN12 AVD is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is VN12 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 AVD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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