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VN12 PYY

2012 Land Rover Freelander

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

186,734 mi
Last recorded186,734 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Freelander72,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 PYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 186,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 159,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,697 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 145,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,879 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 99,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,661 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,561 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,501 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 PYY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander in Black 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 PYY, 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 VN12 PYY registered?

VN12 PYY is a 2012 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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